1. James Herriot is actually a pseudonym. What is the author's real name? Alfred James Wight James Alexander Wight James Alfred Wight Alfred Herriot Wight

2. Although James Herriot was to live and practice his veterinary skills in England's Yorkshire Dales for many years, he actually grew up in Glasgow, Scotland. Where was he born? Edinburgh, Scotland Sunderland, England Dundee, Scotland Lancaster, England

3. James was the only child born to his father, who was by trade, a ship plater, and mother, who earned money as a seamstress. What were their names? James and Hannah Wight Alfred and Hannah Wight Alfred and Elizabeth Wight Alexander and Mary Wight

4. In 1932, Herriot contracted and nearly died from what virulent disease? Scarlet Fever Diptheria Cholera Influenza

5. Where did Herriot attend veterinary college? Edinburgh University Veterinary School North York Veterinary College London Veterinary College Glasgow University Veterinary School

6. What year did James Herriot officially qualify as a fully-fledged member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons? 1935 1937 1942 1939

7. Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, Herriot's friends and collegues, were in fact fictious names. What were their real names? Donald and Brian Sinclair Donald and Brian Farnon Farnon and Siegfried Sinclair Tristan and Brian Sinclair

8. In James Herriot's books, James is married to a woman named Helen. What is his wife's real name. Joan Jane June Joanne

9. The 'Herriot's' had two children. Their names were the same in his books as in real life. Who were they? Jimmy and Joanie Jimmy and Rosie Johnny and Rosie Alfie and Joanie

10. In Herriot's books, the town in the Yorkshire Dales where they lived was referred to as 'Darrowby'. In which town did they really reside? Harrowgate Sowerby Thirsk Thurlby

11. In one of his books, Herriot describes him as 'just about the most English-looking man I had ever seen. Long, humorous, strong-jawed face...he looked as though he didn't spend much time in front of a mirror.' To whom was he referring? A client Siegfried Farnon His father Tristan Farnon

12. The place where James Herriot worked (and for a period lived), was the surgery in 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk. What was the place called in the Herriot books? Skeldale House Thirsk Manor Darrowby Place Harrowgate Place

13. The housekeeper in the Herriot books was called Mrs. Hall. What was her actual name? Mrs. Weatherby Mrs. Heatherington Mrs. Hallowell Mrs. Weatherill

14. James Herriot played one sport very seriously. Which sport was it? Cricket Rugby Football Tennis

15. What did Herriot claim was his favourite animal? Dog Horse Cat Cow

16. Those who know Herriot's books will be familiar with the eccentric but lovable 'Mrs. Pumphrey and her little Pekingese 'Trickie Woo'. On whom were these characters based? Mrs. Marjorie Warner and her dog Bambi Mrs. Martha Murphy and her dog Dolly Mrs. Annie Williams and her dog Princess Mrs. Dorothy Williams and her dog Sophie

17. One traumatic event in the life of James Herriot was the catalyst to a period of deep depression for him. What was that event? The death of his father The loss of a family pet The death of his mother The death of his grandmother

18. From who did Alf Wight (James Herriot) get his literary name? A football player An actor A musician A tennis player

19. James's son Jimmy, followed in his father's footsteps and became a veterinary surgeon as well as an author. He wrote his father's biography which was published in 1999. Rosie, too wanted to be a vet but was encouraged by her father to pursue a different career. What did she become? A dentist A doctor A lawyer An accountant

20. What took the life of James Alfred Wight (Herriot) on February 23, 1995? Pneumonia A stroke Cancer A heart attack