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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 45-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Mr. Biggins reluctant to ask Herriot to look at his cow?
(a) His cow did not like vets.
(b) He wasn't sure Herriot could be trusted with his prized cow.
(c) He was afraid of a large bill.
(d) He was worried the cow would have to be put down.

2. How does Herriot usually catch Mrs. Bond's cats?
(a) With a humane trap.
(b) Waiting next to the cat door and grabbing them when they come through.
(c) Luring them in with tuna.
(d) Patiently calling them and coaxing them.

3. What reason does Herriot believe is the true reason that Mr. Wilkin sold Sweep instead of Gyp?
(a) Mr. Wilkin believed Gyp to be the better dog.
(b) He became attached to Gyp.
(c) Gyp was illegitimately bred.
(d) Mr. Wilkin knew Sweep was epileptic.

4. What does Herriot see Tristan manage to do?
(a) Get farmers to sneak bottles of whiskey into his car.
(b) Get a farmer to feed him tea while delivering a calf.
(c) Not show any signs of pain while working with a broken wrist.
(d) Get invited to three different dinners in the same day.

5. Which of the following best describes Zoe, Granville's wife?
(a) A radiant and independent beauty.
(b) A quiet and subdued domestic wife.
(c) A warm and welcoming home matron.
(d) A bitter and sarcastic older woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite his good lineage, why can't Gyp's owner breed Gyp?

2. What interferes with the enjoyment of Herriot's purchase at home?

3. Who or what does Herriot end up prescribing a solution for that also cures the mastitis of Mr. Pickersgill's cow?

4. Why is Herriot unable to comply with Miss Dooley's request?

5. How easy does Herriot find it to diagnose the second batch of Darby cattle?

(see the answer key)

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