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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29 - 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?
(a) A bugle at 5:30 am.
(b) The kitchen workers at 5 am.
(c) The clattering of dustbin lids at 6 am.
(d) The officer in charge at 6:15 am.

2. Who stands on top of the cart as the sheaves of corn are thrown up by James?
(a) The farmer and his wife.
(b) Two of the farmer's children.
(c) A neighbor, who is also a farmer.
(d) Another RAFman.

3. Who is Herriot's flying instructor?
(a) Flying Officer Worthham.
(b) Flying Officer Cromwell.
(c) Flying Officer Woodham.
(d) Flying Officer Hartley.

4. What kind of horse is it that James has to treat for the racehorse trainer?
(a) A grey filly.
(b) A black stallion.
(c) A while mare.
(d) A bay gelding.

5. What disease does the poor prankster's dog have?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Distemper.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Rabies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 10 James discovers he has lost how many stones since joining the RAF?

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

3. What is erecting eight sheaves of corn without them falling down called?

4. What is the name of the woman in the next room to Helen who also just gave birth?

5. What color are Helen's eyes?

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