5 Questions
What was Tricki's appearance like when the narrator saw him?
Hugely fat, bloated, with bloodshot eyes and a lolling tongue
What did Mrs. Pumphrey do to address Tricki's perceived malnutrition?
Gave him little extras like malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks at night
What was Tricki's only fault according to the narrator?
Greed and never refusing food
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on cutting down sweet things for Tricki?
"He seemed to be so weak I had to relent"
What did the narrator warn Mrs. Pumphrey about regarding Tricki's health?
"If you don’t cut his food right down and give him more exercise he is going to be really ill"
Test your knowledge of 'All Creatures Great and Small' by James Herriot with this quiz based on an excerpt from the book. See if you can recall the details of Tricki's unfortunate condition and Mrs. Pumphrey's concerns.
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