CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was Tricki’s real disease?
A
Tricki was suffering with stomach pain.
B
Tricki was suffering with malnutrition.
C
Tricki was suffering with footsore and cholera.
D
Tricki was suffering with vomiting due to over-feeding.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ans-No, Tricki was not suffering from any ailment. It was his greed for food and the love of his mistress that spoilt his health to such an extent. He was being overfed everyday and that made him obese and lethargic. That is why his health showed rapid improvement when his diet was controlled.

Detailed explanation-2: -The actual problem that lead to the suffering of tricki was overfeeding and excessive pampering which were shown by Mrs. pumphrey .

Detailed explanation-3: -Why could Tricki not be cured at home? Answer: Mrs Pumphrey loved Tricki very much and could not be strict with him regarding his diet and exercise. Therefore, he could not be cured at home.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The doctor gave Tricki no food, but plenty of water for two days.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pumphrey brought two dozen eggs everyday to build Tricki’s strength. As Tricki is back home again, his mistress would again take excessive care of him and overfeed him. Due to the lack of exercise, he would fall ill again.

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