A Triumph of Surgery

 



1. Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki

  • A) Tricki has become extremely thin
  • B) Tricki has become excessively overweight
  • C) Tricki has lost interest in food
  • D) Tricki has become aggressive.

2. What does Mrs Pumphrey do to help Tricki?

  • A) She consults a gardener
  • B) She feeds him extra treats
  • C) She takes him for long walks daily
  • D) She gives him more medication

3. Who does 'I' refer to in this story?

  • A) Mrs Pumphrey
  • B) Tricki
  • C) The veterinary surgeon
  • D) The narrator

4. What does Tricki love to eat?

  • A) Vegetables and fruits
  • B) Cream cakes and chocolates
  • C) Fish and meat
  • D) Dry dog food

5. Why does the narrator suggest Tricki be hospitalized?

  • A) To undergo surgery
  • B) To receive intense exercise
  • C) To be kept under observation
  • D) To get vaccinated

6. What is Tricki's condition when Mrs Pumphrey consults the vet?

  • A) He is energetic and playful
  • B) He refuses to eat anything
  • C) He has bouts of vomiting
  • D) He has lost weight rapidly

7. What does Mrs Pumphrey throw through the car window when Tricki is taken away?

  • A) Medication bottles
  • B) Toys and rubber rings
  • C) Blankets and cushions
  • D) Coats

8. What does Tricki do in the car when he is taken away?

  • A) He sleeps peacefully
  • B) He cries loudly
  • C) He tries to wag his tail
  • D) He refuses to move

9. How does Mrs Pumphrey react when Tricki is taken to the hospital?

  • A) She is relieved
  • B) She is calm and composed
  • C) She is distraught and upset
  • D) She is indifferent

10. What does Mrs Pumphrey feed Tricki between meals?

  • A) Malt and cod-liver oil
  • B) Vegetables and fruits
  • C) Dry dog food
  • D) Medicinal herbs

11. What does the narrator think is Tricki's only fault?

  • A) Aggression towards other dogs
  • B) Greed and love for food
  • C) Excessive barking
  • D) Laziness

12. Who usually takes Tricki for walks?

  • A) Mrs Pumphrey
  • B) Hodgkin, the gardener
  • C) The narrator
  • D) The maid

13. Why does the narrator suggest cutting down Tricki's food?

  • A) To make him more energetic
  • B) To prevent him from getting fat
  • C) To save money on food expenses
  • D) To reduce his allergies

14. What happens to Hodgkin, the gardener?

  • A) He moves away
  • B) He becomes ill with lumbago
  • C) He quits his job
  • D) He starts training Tricki

15. What does Tricki wear for cold weather?

  • A) Raincoat
  • B) Sweater
  • C) Tweed coat
  • D) Blanket

16. What does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki at night to help him sleep?

  • A) Horlicks
  • B) Milk
  • C) Water
  • D) Tea

17. What does Tricki struggle with when taken out by Mrs Pumphrey?

  • A) Walking
  • B) Running
  • C) Jumping
  • D) Swimming

18. What does Tricki spend most of his time doing when ill?

  • A) Sleeping
  • B) Eating
  • C) Playing
  • D) Barking

19. Why does the narrator take Tricki away without delay?

  • A) To train him better
  • B) To groom him
  • C) To save his life
  • D) To give him a treat.

20. What does Mrs Pumphrey worry Tricki will do if he doesn't see her daily?

  • A) Get aggressive
  • B) Get lonely and die
  • C) Refuse to eat
  • D) Run away

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