A Triumph of Surgery
Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English
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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.
What does the phrase 'bloated sausage with a leg at each corner' describe?
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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…
Why was Mrs. Pumphrey giving Tricki extra food and treats?
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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…
Define 'listless' and explain its significance in the story.
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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…
What was Mr. Herriot's diagnosis of Tricki's real problem?
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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…
Why did Mr. Herriot suggest hospitalizing Tricki?
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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…
How did Mrs. Pumphrey react when Mr. Herriot took Tricki away?
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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…
What treatment did Mr. Herriot give Tricki at the surgery?
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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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