CLASS 10
A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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cut down Tricky’s food
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give him more exercises
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Harden her heart
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keep him on strict diet
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give him medication
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Detailed explanation-1: -Herriot warned Mrs. Pumphrey that if she didn’t cut his food right down and give him more exercise he is going to be really ill. He advised her to harden her heart and keep Tricki on a very strict diet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mrs. Pumphrey was an indulgent mistress and pampered Tricki with malt, cod-liver oil and bowls of Horlicks. Dr. Herriot had advised her to cut down on sweets and give him some exercise.
Detailed explanation-3: -Herriot’s strict advice was to cut down Tricki’s diet and give him a lot of water and more exercise to avoid illness. But Mrs. Pumphrey did not pay heed to his advice. She made an excuse that Tricki seemed so weak that she had to relent and could not refuse him.
Detailed explanation-4: -"You must harden your heart and help him in a strict diet.” Why does Mr Herriot suggest this to Mrs Pumphrey? Mr Herriot suggest this to Mrs Pumphrey because he knew Mrs Pumphrey’s love and care had harmed her dog.
Detailed explanation-5: -She called the doctor to help Tricki. Yes, her decision was wise. The doctor suggested that Tricki should be hospitalised.