English Supplementary Reader L1 A Triumph of Surgery

        L 1    A Triumph of Surgery 

II. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words:

1. What makes you know that Mrs. Pumphrey was a rich lady?

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey was a wealthy lady as she had many servants. and maids. She also had a pet. She used to feed her pet with lot of dishes, sweets and snacks. Moreover, she had a separate room and wardrobe for her pet. All these things show that she was a rich lady.

2. Why did Mrs. Pumphrey call the doctor?

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Why did Mrs. Pumphrey take Tricki to the doctor ?

Ans. Tricki was not eating anything for the past few days. He had refused even his favourite dishes and had bouts of vomiting. Moreover, he was spending his time lying on a rug, panting. He was not going for walks. All these symptoms, forced Mrs. Pumphrey to visit the doctor.

3. How does Dr. Herriot treat Tricki ?

Ans. Dr. Herriot cut down Tricki's food and made him exercise. For first three days, he did not give him food but only water. He did not give any medicinal treatment but made him run all the day with the dogs. He discovered the joys of being bowled over, tramped on and squashed. He enjoyed a lot along with his recovery.

4. Why were the house-hold dogs not interested in Tricki initially?

Ans. Tricki was a newcomer in the house. Moreover, Tricki was very lethargic to play with them. He was not comfortable there. But after a few days, Tricki started enjoying with them. He discovered the joys of being bowled over, tramped on and squashed every few minutes. He became an accepted member of the gang.

5. Why was Dr. Herriot confident that Tricki will be in hospital soon?

Ans. Tricki was tottering slowly in the house. He was not eating anything, not even his favourite dishes and besides, he had bouts of vomiting. Dr. Herriot was sure that if his food was not cut down and more exercise was not given to him, he would be really ill soon.

6. Why was the entire staff of Mrs. Pumphrey at work while Tricki was going to hospital?

Ans. Tricki was Mrs. Pumphrey's beloved dog, and when he was going to the hospital, the entire staff got to work. His day and night beds, favorite  cushions, toys and rubber rings, and food bowls were loaded into the narrator's car by them.

7. What was the cause of Tricki's ailment ?

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What was the main cause of 'Tricki's ill-health'?

Ans. Tricki was overfed by Mrs. Pumphrey. He became hugely fat and inactive. He was pampered with a lot of cream cakes, chocolates and Horlicks. This was the main cause of his illness.

8. Why did Mr. Herriot ask Mrs. Pumphrey to admit Tricki in a hospital?

Ans. Dr. Herriot asked Mrs. Pumphrey to admit Tricki in a hospital because instead of cutting down upon his food and making him exercise, she was pampering him.

9. Why did Mrs. Pumphrey treat Tricki in a special way?

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey was an extremely rich lady but was foolishly indulgent in pampering her dog, Tricki. She served him with cream cakes, chocolates and codliver oil. She did so because she treated Tricki like her son.

10. Why was Dr. Herriot worried about Tricki?

Ans. Dr. Herriot was worried abo-DS because he had become hugely fat and inactive. He suggested Mrs. Pumphrey to cut down his food and give him some exercise but she was reluctant to do so.

11. Why was Tricky sent to the hospital?

Ans. Tricki had become sluggish as he had grown so fat that it became difficult for him to walk. He started panting all the time, kept on vomiting and stopped eating. He seemed very ill so he was hospitalised.

12. How did Mrs. Pumphrey and her servants behave when Tricki was being sent to the surgery?

Ans. The entire staff was roused, maids rushed in and out bringing his day bed, night bed, cushion, toys. Everybody was in tears. Mrs. Pumphrey gave a desperate cry.

Long Answer Type Questions

III. Answer the following questions in 100-150 words:

1. Herriot enjoyed the lavish meal during Tricki's stay but still he felt compelled to inform Mrs. Pumphrey about the recovery of Tricki. Why did he not keep Tricki for a longer time? Did he feel concerned for Mrs. Pumphrey? Was it not in his attitude to break the trust of others? Discuss the values  he possessed in 100-150 words.

Ans. Tricki was a fat dog, pet of Mrs. Pumphrey. He became listless and seemed to have no energy. He fell ill. So, Mrs. Pumphrey called the veterinary surgeon, Dr. Herriot for help. Dr. Herriot took Tricki to his surgery. He kept an eye on him for two days and gave him no food but plenty of water. At the end of the second day, he started showing some interest in his surroundings and on the third day, began to whimper on the sound of dogs. While his stay at the surgery, Mrs. Pumphrey started to bring round fresh eggs, two dozen at a time. She also sent bottles of wine and brandy for Tricki's health. But that was consumed by Mr. Herriot and his colleagues. Hence, Herriot enjoyed the stay of Tricki. He did not want to keep Tricki for a longer time because he felt 'concerned for Mrs. Pumphrey. He did not want to separate the pet from his owner. He could understand Mrs. Pumphrey's concern for the little dog. So he returned him back.

2. The chapter shows the silly and negligent behaviour of rich people like Mrs. Pumphrey who may harm their near and dear ones by their extra caring nature. Tricki's declined health was the outcome of Mrs. Pumphrey's over-caring nature. Do you think such people's actions can prove to be fatal for the health of their kins? What values would you suggest to such people to emulate in themselves and why? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey was a wealthy lady with a fat pet dog named Tricki. Tricki was very dear to Mrs. Pumphrey. Hence, she took extra care of him. She had pampered the dog with all kinds of comforts. The dog had many coats worn according to the weather, had different cushions for his comfort and also had various dishes to eat. Some extras between meals were given to him, some malt, cod liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep. He was also given cream cakes and chocolates. This made him fat and lethargic. He became hugely fat like a bloated sausage. His eyes bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead and his tongue lolled from his jaws.

      I think Mrs. Pumphrey's extra-caring nature resulted in Tricki's declined health. Such attitude can prove to be fatal for the health of their kins. One should not over care for them. Exercise and proper meal are important for one's health. The same was taken care by Dr. Herriot, which resulted in speedy recovery of Tricki.

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