CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What might the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify?
A
Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society reflected in Tricki’s lifestyle. b)
B
The staff’s love for Tricki, which matched that of Mrs. Pumphrey
C
The grand life of comforts and luxuries that Tricki enjoyed.
D
Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is d) Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff. The extract in question is: The entire staff was roused and maids rushed in and out bringing his day bed, his night bed, favourite cushions, toys and rubber rings, breakfast bowl, lunch bowl, supper bowl.

Detailed explanation-2: -What might the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify? a) Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society reflected in Tricki’s lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mrs Pumphrey was hesitant but Mr Herriot carried the little dog in a blanket up to his car. The entire staff was then roused to bring Tricki’s day bed, his night bed, his favourite cushions, toys and rubber rings, breakfast bowl, lunch bowl and dinner bowl.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, I do not think that the narrator’s decision not to reveal the actual treatment to Mrs. Pumphrey was unprofessional because he had done that to save Tricki’s life. He knew that Mrs. Pumphrey would never be able to cut Tricki’s diet and make him struggle with lots of physical activities.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pumphrey at work while Tricki was going to the hospital? Solution : Tricki was Mrs. Pumphrey beloved dog, and when he was going to the hospital, the entire staff got to work.

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