All Creatures Great and Small Quote Identification
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What did Mrs. Pumphrey do to build up Tricki's strength during his recovery?

  • Enrolled him in a gym for pets
  • Brought round fresh eggs in large quantities (correct)
  • Sent him to a health retreat
  • Took him for long walks in the countryside

    • Why did lunch become a ceremonial occasion in the household?

  • To honor the guests invited to the meal
  • To enjoy two glasses of wine before and during the meal (correct)
  • To celebrate Tricki's recovery
  • To mark the arrival of fresh eggs

    • What did the brandy serve to do for Tricki?

  • Make him more active
  • Provide essential vitamins
  • Put a final edge on his constitution (correct)
  • Help him sleep better

    • How did Tricki's household react when the brandy arrived?

    <p>Rolled it around, inhaled it, and drank it reverently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Tricki's partners and the author have two eggs each for breakfast during Tricki's recovery?

    <p>To strengthen Tricki's blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mrs. Pumphrey react to hearing that Tricki was convalescing rapidly?

    <p>Started bringing around fresh eggs in large quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the other dogs do after sniffing Tricki for a few seconds?

    <p>Decided he was uninteresting and ignored him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tricki start showing interest in his surroundings?

    <p>By whimpering when hearing the other dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tricki react when he heard the dogs in the yard on the third day?

    <p>He began to whimper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tricki do after being inspected by Joe and his friends?

    <p>Joined in their friendly scrimmages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tricki behave during feeding time?

    <p>He licked inside some of the bowls casually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tricki's main fault as mentioned in the text?

    <p>His greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tricki's progress change after an extra bowl was put out for him?

    <p>He began to jostle his way towards the extra bowl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki 'little extras' between meals according to the text?

    <p>To build him up and make him sleep better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Tricki's appearance like when 'I' saw him in the street with his mistress?

    <p>Bulky and unhealthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Pumphrey do to try to help Tricki recover?

    <p>She gives him malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks between meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Pumphrey mention that Tricki seemed weak and malnourished in the text?

    <p>To explain why she had to give him 'little extras'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'His eyes, bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead' implies that Tricki's eyes were:

    <p>Showing signs of illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compelled the narrator to phone Mrs. Pumphrey after a fortnight?

    <p>Mrs. Pumphrey was suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mrs. Pumphrey react when she saw Tricki for the first time after his recovery?

    <p>Her hands were tightly clasped, and her lips trembled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Tricki's condition when the narrator carried him back to the front of the house?

    <p>Transformed into a hard-muscled animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tricki react when he saw Mrs. Pumphrey for the first time after his recovery?

    <p>He swarmed over her, licking her face and barking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tricki do when he saw his mistress for the first time after his recovery?

    <p>Took off from the narrator's arms in a tremendous leap and sailed into her lap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mrs. Pumphrey react when Tricki swarmed over her, licking her face, and barking?

    <p>She laughed and attempted to defend herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator help the chauffeur to bring out during the excitement?

    <p>Beds, toys, cushions, coats, and bowls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction as the car moved away?

    <p>Tears shone in her eyes and her lips trembled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes someone who is 'rheumy'?

    <p>Watery discharge from mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lumbago' refer to?

    <p>Pain in the lower part of the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes someone who is 'listless'?

    <p>Lacking energy and enthusiasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'regime' typically refer to?

    <p>Prescribed course of exercise and diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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