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A Triumph of Surgery

Haryana Board · Class 10 · English

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Card 1Characters

Who is the narrator of 'A Triumph of Surgery' and what is his profession?

Answer

The narrator is Mr. Herriot, a veterinary surgeon (animal doctor). He is the one who treats Tricki and helps him recover from his illness caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise.

Card 2Literary Devices

What does the phrase 'bloated sausage with a leg at each corner' describe?

Answer

This vivid simile describes Tricki's extremely fat and unhealthy appearance when Mr. Herriot first sees him in the street. The comparison to a bloated sausage emphasizes how overweight and unnatural t

Card 3Plot Understanding

Why was Mrs. Pumphrey giving Tricki extra food and treats?

Answer

Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition because he seemed listless and weak. Out of misguided love, she gave him malt, cod-liver oil, Horlicks, cream cakes, and chocolates. She co

Card 4Vocabulary

Define 'listless' and explain its significance in the story.

Answer

Listless means lacking energy and enthusiasm. In the story, Tricki appeared listless because of overfeeding and lack of exercise. Mrs. Pumphrey mistook this symptom of overindulgence for weakness from

Card 5Plot Understanding

What was Mr. Herriot's diagnosis of Tricki's real problem?

Answer

Mr. Herriot diagnosed that Tricki's only fault was greed, and he was suffering from overeating and lack of proper exercise. The dog had become hugely fat and unhealthy due to Mrs. Pumphrey's excessive

Card 6Plot Development

Why did Mr. Herriot suggest hospitalizing Tricki?

Answer

Mr. Herriot knew the only way to save Tricki was to remove him from Mrs. Pumphrey's pampering environment. He needed to control the dog's diet and provide proper exercise, which was impossible while T

Card 7Character Response

How did Mrs. Pumphrey react when Mr. Herriot took Tricki away?

Answer

Mrs. Pumphrey was extremely distraught and almost swooned. She was sure Tricki would pine and die without seeing her daily. The entire household staff brought out all his belongings (beds, coats, toys

Card 8Treatment Method

What treatment did Mr. Herriot give Tricki at the surgery?

Answer

Remarkably, Mr. Herriot gave Tricki NO medicinal treatment. He simply provided plenty of water, controlled his food intake, and let him exercise naturally by playing with other dogs. This shows that T

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