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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to vets in Herriot's time what is the worst sign of all in bovines?
(a) They lose their appetitie completely.
(b) The eyes begin to retreat into the head.
(c) Extreme diarrhea.
(d) Continual vomiting.

2. Who is the lame veteran who comes to get Herriot because his dog has been poisoned also?
(a) Mr. Barrymore.
(b) Mr. Brookside.
(c) Mr. Broadmore.
(d) Mr. Boardman.

3. How much does the operation on the shepherd's dog cost?
(a) One and a half pounds.
(b) Twelve Shillings.
(c) One pound.
(d) Two pounds.

4. What is the name of the racehorse owner who doesn't trust Herriot to treat his horses and wants Farnon instead?
(a) Barratt.
(b) Turner.
(c) Beamish.
(d) Whyte.

5. What cream does William Hulton swear by?
(a) Propamidine Cream.
(b) Pond's Cream.
(c) Nivea Cream.
(d) Neosporin Cream.

6. What is the name of the owner of the Greyhound Track?
(a) Mr. Coker.
(b) Mr. Stacker.
(c) Mr. Carter.
(d) Mr. Cokefield.

7. What does Mrs. Ainsworth name the little kitten brought to her by the dying mother cat on Christmas Day?
(a) Tom.
(b) Walter.
(c) Buster.
(d) Bobby.

8. What is the name of Mr. Dakin's old cow who returns home to her stall?
(a) Elsie.
(b) Lily.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Blossom.

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

10. What does Jack Brimham's dog look like?
(a) He's a little white rough-haired terrier.
(b) He's a little black miniature schnauzer.
(c) He's a little brown dachshund.
(d) He's a large black and white border collie.

11. What is the name of Mrs. Beck's cat who is so difficult to control?
(a) Georgina
(b) Libby.
(c) Feodora.
(d) Juliette.

12. What is the name of Mr. Bartles' dog who is poisoned by Strychnine?
(a) Teddy
(b) Harry
(c) Jasper
(d) Spot

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

14. What did Hulton always count on his foreman to do for him?
(a) Groom his horses.
(b) Manage his other workmen.
(c) Keep his cattle on the property.
(d) Pronounce Propamidine for him.

15. What is the only thing James can see when he's marching through the thick London fog?
(a) The swinging lantern.
(b) The trees of the London park.
(c) The tower of London.
(d) The man ahead of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Herriot's Flight Commander?

2. What breed of dog is the blind man's dog?

3. What is the name of the Golden Retriever who is hit by a car?

4. What was the name of the dog who got a ball stuck in his throat?

5. What condition does the dog, Cedric, suffer from?

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