Previous Year Questions - A Triumph of Surgery
2023
Q1: Why was Mr. Herriot shocked at Tricki’s appearance? (2023)
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.
Q2: How did Mrs. Pumphrey treat Tricki? (2023)
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.
2022
Q1: Dr. Herriot knew his patients as well as their owners really well. Discuss. (2022-23)
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.
2021
Q1: Mrs Pumphrey as a pet owner was: (Term I, 2021-22)
(i) indulgent.
(ii) carefree.
(iii) rich.
(iv) foolish.
Choose the correct option:
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
Ans: (a)
Q2: Why does Mrs. Pumphrey not deserve to keep a pet? (2021 C)
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.
Q3: What does the exclamation, "This is a triumph of surgery!”, by Mrs. Pumphrey, mean?
(a) The surgery was successful.
(b) The mistress could take back her pet.
(c) The doctor was a great veterinarian.
(d) The planned venture was fruitful. (Term I, 2021-2 2)
Ans: (d) The planned venture was fruitful.
2020
Q1: What was the major flaw in Tricki? (2020)
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.
Q2: Why was it important for Mrs. Pumphrey to be a little cruel in order to be kind towards Tricki? (2020-21)
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.
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