10 Questions
Why was Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Tricki had become hugely fat and listless
What did Mrs. Pumphrey do to help Tricki?
Gave him little extras between meals like malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks
Why did Mrs. Pumphrey think she was wise in her actions?
Because she thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition and needed extra food
What was Tricki's only fault according to the passage?
Greed and inability to refuse food
What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction to Tricki's love for sweet things?
She indulged Tricki's love for sweet things despite knowing it was not good for him
What did Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki to help him sleep?
Horlicks
What was the main reason for Tricki's shocking appearance according to the passage?
Overfeeding
What did Mrs. Pumphrey relent on, despite being advised otherwise?
Giving Tricki cream cakes and chocolates
Why was the veterinary surgeon consulted by Mrs. Pumphrey?
To perform an operation on Tricki
What did Tricki never refuse according to the passage?
Food at any hour of the day or night
Test your understanding of the story 'A Triumph of Surgery 1' by answering questions about Tricki, his mistress, the veterinary surgeon, and the events in the story.
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