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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Herriot say Biggins usually called him?
(a) When he was too busy.
(b) When it was too late.
(c) When his wife complained.
(d) When he had no money to give.

2. What number cow presented a problem in Istanbul?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 35.
(d) 5.

3. What was Mrs. Livingston's occupation?
(a) Veterinarian assistant.
(b) Music teacher.
(c) Farm hand.
(d) Writer.

4. What kind of animal did the Derrick's own?
(a) Goat.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Dog.
(d) Cat.

5. What happened to the plane Herriot tried to buy tickets for to get home from Istanbul?
(a) It was not allowed to fly.
(b) It went to the wrong location.
(c) It crashed into the sea.
(d) It was hijacked.

6. What was wrong with Ron Cundall's dog?
(a) His back legs were paralyzed.
(b) He was bit by a snake.
(c) He had a bone in his throat.
(d) He cut his paw.

7. What was the name of the ship Herriot took to Russia?
(a) Iris Clausen.
(b) Lily Glausten.
(c) Daisy Mae.
(d) Rosa Maria.

8. How do the brothers feel when their first insurance company drops their coverage?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Scared.
(d) Confused.

9. What did Jack Scott love?
(a) Reading.
(b) Animals.
(c) People.
(d) Doctors.

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

11. What did Herriot credit his seaworthiness to?
(a) Bloodlines.
(b) Sturdy build.
(c) Full stomach.
(d) Distracted mind.

12. Why did Herriot have to sign a waiver before heading home from Istanbul?
(a) The aircraft was dangerous.
(b) He paid in a different way.
(c) He was not a regular passenger.
(d) He was travelling with animals.

13. What kind of dog did Ron Cundall own?
(a) Dachsund.
(b) Beagle.
(c) Collie.
(d) Retriever.

14. What did Barnett do when his animal died?
(a) Cried.
(b) Yelled.
(c) Fainted.
(d) Walked away in silence.

15. What happened shortly after two brothers bought insurance policies?
(a) They fired their help.
(b) They moved out of the area.
(c) They stopped working.
(d) They got in frequent accidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Herriot hire to get a semen sample for him?

2. What kind of party did Herriot crash in Istanbul?

3. What was unexpected to Herriot about his second trip of the book?

4. What was Walt Barnett's occupation?

5. What was wrong with the cow that almost hurt Rosie?

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