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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does the Herriot baby weigh when he's born?
(a) Nine pounds.
(b) Ten pounds.
(c) Eight pounds.
(d) Eleven pounds.

2. When James was reading Black's Veterinary Dictionary he was reminded about castrating what animals?
(a) bulls
(b) dogs
(c) cats
(d) pigs

3. Who is the young urchin who constantly plays pranks on James?
(a) Desmond Winks.
(b) Wesley Binks.
(c) Tommy Banks.
(d) William Brink.

4. Which farmer's calves were dying mysteriously?
(a) Mr. Biltmore's.
(b) Mr. Billing's.
(c) Mr. Boswith's.
(d) Mr. Bethwick's.

5. What does Herriot consider his Bible during his early veterinarian practice?
(a) Udall's Practice of Veterinary Medicine.
(b) The Wallace Book of Veterinary Medicine.
(c) Harvey's Rules of Veterinarians.
(d) Smith's Book of Veterinary Practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the other AC2 member of the RAF who scared James while he was waiting to see the RAF dentist?

2. What is the name of the stray cat Mrs. Ainsworth befriends?

3. How long have James and Helen been married at the beginning of the book?

4. What does the baby Sidney's father do for a living?

5. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?

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