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Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
- Tricki has a leg at each corner making it difficult for him to walk.
- Tricki has become hugely fat and listless. (correct)
- Tricki refuses food and is losing weight rapidly.
- Tricki has become overly energetic and aggressive.
What additional food items does Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki to build him up?
What additional food items does Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki to build him up?
- Biscuits and gravy
- Cream cakes and chocolates
- Milk and honey
- Malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks (correct)
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on cutting down sweet things for Tricki?
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on cutting down sweet things for Tricki?
- Tricki was allergic to cream cakes and chocolates.
- Tricki refused to eat anything else.
- Tricki started losing weight rapidly.
- Tricki seemed weak and Mrs. Pumphrey couldn't bear to refuse him. (correct)
'I' in the story refers to _________________.
'I' in the story refers to _________________.
What is Tricki's only fault as mentioned in the text?
What is Tricki's only fault as mentioned in the text?
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Pumphrey's approach to caring for Tricki?
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Pumphrey's approach to caring for Tricki?
What is the main reason behind Tricki's bloated appearance?
What is the main reason behind Tricki's bloated appearance?
What does Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki at night to help him sleep?
What does Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki at night to help him sleep?
What can be inferred about Tricki's behavior towards food?
What can be inferred about Tricki's behavior towards food?
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey feel the need to give Tricki 'little extras between meals'?
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey feel the need to give Tricki 'little extras between meals'?
What does Mrs. Pumphrey's reluctance to cut down on sweet things for Tricki suggest about her character?
What does Mrs. Pumphrey's reluctance to cut down on sweet things for Tricki suggest about her character?
What is the significance of Tricki's 'bloodshot and rheumy' eyes in the passage?
What is the significance of Tricki's 'bloodshot and rheumy' eyes in the passage?
What does the description of Tricki being 'like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner' primarily emphasize?
What does the description of Tricki being 'like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner' primarily emphasize?
'I looked down again at the little dog.' This statement implies that 'I' is feeling ____________ about Tricki.
'I looked down again at the little dog.' This statement implies that 'I' is feeling ____________ about Tricki.
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Study Notes
Tricki's Condition
- Mrs. Pumphrey is worried about Tricki due to his listless and weak appearance.
- Tricki has become hugely fat, resembling a bloated sausage, with bloodshot and rheumy eyes.
Mrs. Pumphrey's Actions
- She has been giving Tricki "little extras" between meals, including malt, cod-liver oil, and a bowl of Horlicks at night.
- She has not cut down on sweet treats, such as cream cakes and chocolates, as Tricki loves them and she cannot resist his requests.
Tricki's Fault
- Tricki's only fault is his greed, as he will eat anything at any time of day or night.
Story Context
- The narrator, referred to as "I", is likely a veterinarian, as Mrs. Pumphrey addresses him as "Mr. Herriot".
- The narrator is concerned about Tricki's condition and suspects that Mrs. Pumphrey may be overindulging him.
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