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A Triumph of Surgery" Quiz

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Who is Tricki's owner?

The narrator

Mrs Pumphrey (correct)

Mr Herriot

The veterinary surgeon

What does Mrs Pumphrey do to help Tricki?

She feeds him extra food and supplements (correct)

She hires a dog trainer

She takes him to the park every day

She gives him medicine

Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?

He is listless and lacking energy (correct)

He is too skinny

He has a fever

He is too energetic

Who does 'I' refer to in this story?

Mr Herriot Signup and view all the answers

Does the veterinary surgeon perform an operation on Tricki?

No, he does not perform an operation Signup and view all the answers

Why is Tricki so fat?

He is overfed by his rich mistress Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki to eat?

Malt and cod-liver oil Signup and view all the answers

Is Mrs Pumphrey wise in her actions?

No, she is not wise Signup and view all the answers

What is Tricki's appearance described as?

Like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's initial reaction to Tricki's appearance?

Shocked Signup and view all the answers

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Tricki's Story

Tricki's owner is Mrs. Pumphrey.
Mrs. Pumphrey takes care of Tricki by overfeeding him, giving him rich and creamy foods like cream and cakes.
Mrs. Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is ill.
The narrator of the story is the veterinary surgeon, James Herriot.
The veterinary surgeon does not perform an operation on Tricki.
Tricki is overweight due to Mrs. Pumphrey's excessive feeding.
Mrs. Pumphrey gives Tricki rich and unhealthy foods like cream, cakes, and bread.
Mrs. Pumphrey's actions are not wise, as they contribute to Tricki's poor health.
Tricki is described as being very fat and having a bloated appearance.
The narrator is shocked and amused by Tricki's unusual appearance.

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Test your knowledge of the heartwarming story "A Triumph of Surgery" with this quiz. Explore the concerns of Mrs Pumphrey over her pampered dog, Tricki, and the actions she takes to help him. Discover the identity of the narrator and find out the outcome of Tricki's health. Can you answer all the questions correctly? Take the quiz and find out!