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Chapter - A truimph of surgery.


( 1 ) Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki ?

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey is worried about Tricki, as he is not eating anything, not even his favourite dishes. He is vomiting and becoming listless. He is panting all day and doesn't want to go for a walk .

( 2 ) What does Mrs. Pumphrey do to help Tricki ? Is she wise in this ?

Ans. She calls the doctor to help Tricki. Yes, her decision is wise as the doctor suggests to hospitalise Tricki for fifteen days and the doctor is successful in curing Tricki by keeping him on strict diet.

( 3 ) Why is the doctor tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest ? 

Ans. The doctor is tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest because his mistress is very rich. She used to send expensive food, drinks and fresh eggs and wine liberally. He was also enjoying the food sent for the dog. 

( 4 ) How does the doctor treat the dog ?

Ans. Dr. Herriot realises that his only problem is that he is over pampered and overfed. He keeps the dog under his observation. He doesn't give him any medicines. For two days, he doesn't even give him food. He keeps him only on plenty of water. When doctor notices him going towards the bowls for food, then only he makes him run to give food. Tricky starts mixing with other dogs and becomes active. After a fortnight, the dog is completely cured. 

( 5 ) Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think the dog's recovery is a ' triumph of surgery ? 

Ans. Tricki was sick, lost his appetite and always panting on the carpet . After consulting the doctor and hospitalising him for a fortnight, Tricki transforms completely. When Mrs. Pumphrey goes to collect him, it lept into her lap and licked her face. She was too happy to see Tricki that tears start rolling out of her eyes. She declares Tricki's recovery as a triumph of surgery to express her happiness and gratitude towards the doctor. 

( 6 ) How would you describe the behaviour of Mrs. Pumphrey for Tricky ? 

Ans. It was total irresponsibility of Mrs. Pumphrey to have pampered and overfed her dog Tricki to the extent that he became sick . 

( 7 ) What suggestions were given by Dr. Herriot to Mrs. Pumphrey at the initial stage ? 

Ans. Dr. Herriot suggested Mrs. Pumphrey to cut down on the sweet things to her dog Tricki. 

( 8 ) Why was Dr. Herriot confident that Tricki will soon be in hospital ? 

Ans. Dr. Herriot was confident that Tricki will soon be in hospital because he could judge from the looks of the dog that he is very sick . He knew that dog was being overfed and given no exercise .