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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert complain to Herriot about after his cow with the kidney problem is cured?
(a) The length of time it took to fix the cow.
(b) The cow who died.
(c) The lack of milk the cow now produces.
(d) The penicillin bottles left in the barn.

2. What kind of boots did Herriot's son want when he was little?
(a) Rubbers.
(b) Fishing waiters.
(c) Hobnail.
(d) Golashes.

3. Who gave Herriot the idea for the surgery he performs in Chapter 8?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) A medical student.
(c) Siegfried.
(d) Helen.

4. Why was the tablecloth in the mess hall kept wet during the storm?
(a) To keep it clean.
(b) To lower the temperature.
(c) To avoid infection.
(d) To stick it to the table.

5. How did the Mongolian Russians feel when they were captured?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Nonchalant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of animal was Herriot caring for in his first trip of the book?

3. When did Herriot say Biggins usually called him?

4. How did Herriot describe most of his meals on the ship to Russia?

5. How did a prisoner of war control an injured bull?

(see the answer key)

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