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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?
(a) That gossip and rumors are the best part of the show.
(b) About suspected corruption and cheating in the vegetable competitions.
(c) Someone defending him against the accusations.
(d) That Helen and Richard were to be married.

2. Why are Herriot and Tristan reluctant to fully diagnose Clancy?
(a) Because they are afraid of what they will find.
(b) Because he is mean and extremely large.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Because he is very smelly.

3. What happens to the ewes that causes one to lose her babies?
(a) They drink contaminated water.
(b) They catch a virus.
(c) They go hungry.
(d) They are chased by a dog.

4. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?
(a) Joe never pays attention and does what he thinks is best.
(b) Joe has an extremely thick accent.
(c) Joe always argues.
(d) Joe is nearly deaf.

5. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?
(a) He owed a favor to the town councilman.
(b) Siegfried is out of town that day.
(c) He was the only vet on the grounds.
(d) The usual officiator fell ill that day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Herriot suspected of for his placement of the family pets winners?

2. In chapter one, Herriot returns to bed after a long night out. Where was he?

3. Which of the following best describes Zoe, Granville's wife?

4. What does Siegfried suspect is the cause of Clancy's vomiting?

5. What is husk, the first ailment that afflicted the Darby cattle?

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