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?

Rolled it around, inhaled it, and drank it reverently Signup and view all the answers

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

To strengthen Tricki's blood Signup and view all the answers

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

Started bringing around fresh eggs in large quantities Signup and view all the answers

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

Decided he was uninteresting and ignored him Signup and view all the answers

How did Tricki start showing interest in his surroundings?

By whimpering when hearing the other dogs Signup and view all the answers

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

He began to whimper Signup and view all the answers

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

Joined in their friendly scrimmages Signup and view all the answers

How did Tricki behave during feeding time?

He licked inside some of the bowls casually Signup and view all the answers

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

His greed Signup and view all the answers

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

He began to jostle his way towards the extra bowl Signup and view all the answers

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

To build him up and make him sleep better Signup and view all the answers

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

Bulky and unhealthy Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Showing signs of illness Signup and view all the answers

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

Mrs. Pumphrey was suffering Signup and view all the answers

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

Her hands were tightly clasped, and her lips trembled Signup and view all the answers

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

Transformed into a hard-muscled animal Signup and view all the answers

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

He swarmed over her, licking her face and barking Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

She laughed and attempted to defend herself Signup and view all the answers

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

Beds, toys, cushions, coats, and bowls Signup and view all the answers

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

Tears shone in her eyes and her lips trembled Signup and view all the answers

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