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Why was Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Why was Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
- Tricki had become hugely fat and listless (correct)
- Tricki had been involved in an accident
- Tricki had a fever and couldn't sleep
- Tricki had stopped eating and lost weight rapidly
What did Mrs. Pumphrey do to help Tricki?
What did Mrs. Pumphrey do to help Tricki?
- Took him to the park to play with other dogs
- Gave him little extras between meals like malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks (correct)
- Took him on long walks every day
- Enrolled him in a dog fitness program
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey think she was wise in her actions?
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey think she was wise in her actions?
- Because she believed in indulging Tricki's cravings for sweets
- Because she ignored the veterinary surgeon's advice and continued feeding Tricki
- Because she believed that Tricki did not need any special attention
- Because she thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition and needed extra food (correct)
What was Tricki's only fault according to the passage?
What was Tricki's only fault according to the passage?
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What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction to Tricki's love for sweet things?
What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction to Tricki's love for sweet things?
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What did Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki to help him sleep?
What did Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki to help him sleep?
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What was the main reason for Tricki's shocking appearance according to the passage?
What was the main reason for Tricki's shocking appearance according to the passage?
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What did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on, despite being advised otherwise?
What did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on, despite being advised otherwise?
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Why was the veterinary surgeon consulted by Mrs. Pumphrey?
Why was the veterinary surgeon consulted by Mrs. Pumphrey?
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What did Tricki never refuse according to the passage?
What did Tricki never refuse according to the passage?
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