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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is spreading bad rumors about Herriot in the pubs?

2. What does Mrs. Whitby's dog have a strange habit of doing?

3. Who gives discounted haircuts on Sundays and Mondays?

4. What kind of dog does Mrs. Whitby own?

5. Who runs a home for abandoned dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Herriot do to cure Pilling's dog, and how does his wife react?

2. What happens to Skipper when Jingo dies, and how is he saved?

3. What kind of things does Herriot do to try and cure Brandy of his pneumonia?

4. What does Herriot see when he visits Scott's farm at the end of chapter 48?

5. How does Herriot try to cure Amber?

6. How does Herriot cure the overdose of anesthetic he gives Venus?

7. What happens after Digger goes blind?

8. How is Herman cured of his paralysis?

9. What does Herriot do when he hears about the death of Mr. Potts?

10. How does Herriot cure Myrtle when she is really sick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Herriot performs many acts of service during his time as a veterinarian. What are some of the most significant examples of this service, and how do these events affect the characters involved in them?

Essay Topic 2

What are the different stages of Herriot's relationship with Helen, and how do these stages affect Herriot and the progression of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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