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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Pickersgill want to try on his cow to cure the mastitis?
(a) A salve.
(b) Another vet.
(c) A long turn out in the pasture.
(d) A shot.

2. Where did James and Helen move to after their marriage?
(a) The third story of the Skeldale House.
(b) Onto Helen's family property.
(c) A small cottage on the edge of town.
(d) Into a flat next door to the clinic.

3. In chapter one, Herriot returns to bed after a long night out. Where was he?
(a) Out drinking with Mr. Ingledew.
(b) Stuck at a social gathering at the Ingledew farm.
(c) Delivering a lamb at the Ingledew farm.
(d) Rescuing Mr. Ingledew's injured horse.

4. Why did Harry Sumner get Monty?
(a) To improve his herd.
(b) Monty was given to him because he was mean.
(c) Because something had been attacking his cows.
(d) Because he was for sale at the fair for almost nothing.

5. In the beginning of chapter 15, why is Siegfried especially touchy and cantankerous?
(a) He was unsuccesful treating a dog the day before and it died.
(b) He and Tristan had been fighting about finances.
(c) He has just been forced to give up smoking for health reasons.
(d) He has a toothache.

6. What does Herriot do for Mrs Donovan and Roy?
(a) Agree to visit them daily for a couple weeks.
(b) Nurse Roy back to health.
(c) Convince the inspector to let her keep him.
(d) Set a broken bone free of charge.

7. What made survival for the Dalby family especially difficult?
(a) They had a huge family and a supported others that couldn't work.
(b) They weren't from the area and so didn't know the land well.
(c) A horrible accident that had crippled the father, Billy.
(d) The death of Billy Dalby, the father.

8. What flavors of wine does Herriot try at Mr. Crumps house?
(a) Rhubarb, elderflower, blackberry, and parsnip,
(b) All of the above.
(c) Dandelion, turnips, and cowslip.
(d) Parsely, clover, gooseberry, bettroot, and crabapple.

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

10. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?
(a) There were ruthlessly against drinking and alcohol.
(b) They often hosted people leaving the Crumps.
(c) They thought he was homeless.
(d) They lost a cow because he didn't make it there in time.

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

12. What response does Mrs. Crump have to Mr. Crump offering Herriot some of his wine?
(a) She is offended and leaves.
(b) She tells him not to pester people by offering it.
(c) She encourages Herriot to try some of everything.
(d) She warns Herriot that it is terrible.

13. What does Herriot purchase in the auction house?
(a) A large rug for the living room.
(b) An old set of outdated medical tools.
(c) A twenty-four volume set of the the geography of the world.
(d) A weaving loom.

14. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?
(a) Figuring out how to set it up.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Transporting it to his car.
(d) Explaining to Helen what he had purchased.

15. What caused Herriot discomfort during chapter one?
(a) The mud.
(b) Being the outsider in a local gathering.
(c) The extreme cold.
(d) Mr Ingledew's inappropriate stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?

2. What causes Herriot concern about Jock?

3. Why won't Herriot let the man with the terrier show his dog?

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

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

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