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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who showed Herriot an injection to cure an animal ailment?
(a) A pharmacist.
(b) A pharmaceutical rep.
(c) A travelling salesman.
(d) A medical student.

2. What was the name of Herriot's son who wanted special boots?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Jimmy.

3. How were the Mongolian Russians able to help Herriot?
(a) They cleaned up after surgeries.
(b) They held down large animals.
(c) They went on his farm calls.
(d) They did his paper work.

4. Why did Herriot hesitate to treat the dog in Chapter 2?
(a) He disapproved of the races.
(b) He didn't believe the dog was sick.
(c) He knew he would not get paid.
(d) He didn't like the owner.

5. What was the injection shown to Herriot meant to treat?
(a) Foul foot.
(b) Rabies.
(c) Tumors.
(d) Cataracts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation did Herriot have before this book?

2. What made Herriot think the food on the ship to Russia would be sparse?

3. What did Herriot's student accidentally cut open during the surgery in Chapter 8?

4. What kind of tree did Herriot's son climb to see a surgery?

5. What was the name of Herriot's assistant on the ship to Russia?

(see the answer key)

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