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Why is the narrator tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest?
because he loved Tricki
he thought Mrs. Pumphrey woudn't take good care of Tricki
they would lose all Luxuries like eggs, wine and brandy
none of the above
Who was Mrs Pumphrey worried about?
herself
her maid-servant
her dog Tricki
her son
Who was Joe?
nurse
pug
greyhound
cat
Who is the author of the story A Triumph of Surgery?
James Herriot
Ruskin Bond
Robert Arthur
Victor Canning
Who is Hodgkin?
dog owner
gardener
Veterinary surgeon
Dog
Who does I refer to in the story?
Tricki
Mrs. Pumphrey
Veterinary surgeon
none of the above
Who do you blame for Tricki's illness?
Mrs. Pumphrey
Tricki
Herriot
Vet
Where did Mr Herriot take Tricki?
to his clinic
to Mrs Pumphrey's house
to a public hospital for vets
nowhere
What was Tricki's main fault?
fatness
inactivity
laziness
greed
What was the name of Mrs Pumphrey's dog?
Ben
Tommy
Tricki
Jonny
What was best according to the vet?
to take him to the hospital
to take him for a walk
to let him have sugar
both b and c
What problem does Mrs Pumphrey think Tricki has?
diarrhoea
malnutrition
allergies
all of the above
What made the narrator call Mrs Pumphrey after a fortnight?
Tricki got recovered
Tricki got unwell
he knew she is suffering
both a and c
What is the meaning of the word scrimmage?
fight
play
run
none of the above
What is the meaning of the word convalescing?
condescending
worsen
disappointing
recover
What is the meaning of distraught?
bend
worried
upset
both b and c
What does the narrator refer to Tricki as, in the group of other dogs?
silky little object
shaggy little object
he didn't say anything
none of the above
What did the dogs know about food?
last ones will be liable to have competition for the leftover food
there was no competition
it wasn't good
it was the best part of the day
What did the doctor give Tricki at his clinic?
many injections
medicines
no food for two days
only milk and chocolate
What did the doctor advise?
cut his food
give him more exercise
keep him on a very strict diet
all of the above
