Class 10 English Chapter 1 Previous Year Questions - A Triumph of Surgery

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(A) (c) He wanted to do an experiment on Tricki
(B) Mrs. Pumphrey was distraught because her dog Tricki was sick. He would not eat anything, even his favourite dishes. He had bouts of vomiting and spent all his time lying on the rug and panting. He did not want to go for walks or do anything. Mrs. Pumphrey was very worried about him and did not know what to do.
(C) True
(D) (b) impractical but compassionate

Ans: Mr. Herriot was shocked at Tricki’s appearance because the dog had become over-weight. Mr. Herriot compared the dog to a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner. The dog’s eyes were bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead and his tongue lolled from his jaws. It made Mr. Herriot worried about the Tricki.

Ans: Mrs. Pumphrey was a young, rich, and well-to-do lady. She pampered her pet dog, Tricki. She used to spend on the well-being and maintenance of her pet. Once she overfed her dog by giving him malt, cod-lover oil, fruits and vegetables, and what not. That dog also loved to eat sweets, ice-creams, and chocolates. So, she couldn't be strict and deny him the sweet treats. She gave in to Tricki’s greedy demands. She was worried when her dog became listless. She could not live without him.

Ans: James Herriot treats Tricki just like an overweight dog should be treated. He cuts down his food intake and keeps him under strict observation for the initial days at hospital. He gradually increases Tricki’s food and denies him the additional treats sent by Mrs. Pumphrey for him. Mr. Herriot sets Tricki free to run and play with the other dogs in the hospital for physical exercise to improve his health. This proves that Dr. Herriot knew his patient as well as their owners really well.

Ans: (a)

Ans: Mrs. Pumphrey is a good woman who overindulged her pet, Tricki. Because of her inability to control herself from feeding Tricki, the dog only got fatter. This makes him lose his appetite and thus, prone to diseases.

Ans: (d) The planned venture was fruitful. 

Ans: Tricki was Mrs. Pumphrey's pet dog. She loved him and pampered him a lot. But Tricki was a greedy dog who wanted to eat anything and everything which was served to him. He had never refused to eat food and used to have meals at any hour of the day or night. He had become sick because of his habits.

Ans: Tricki was a greedy dog. He could never refuse to eat whatever and whenever it was given him. He also hated exercise and these traits led him to serious health conditions. Mrs Pumphrey had to be cruel and deny Tricki his food and force him to move in order to save his life. That is the reason why Mrs Pumphrey needed to be cruel to Tricki for Tricki’s sake.