Supplementary-1
A Triumph Of Surgery
Comprehension Check:
1.Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Mrs Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is unwell.
He has refused to eat food and had bouts of vomiting. She feels that he is
suffering from a serious health issue such as malnutrition.
2.What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?
Mrs Pumphrey starts giving him extra snacks like malt, cod-
liver oil and Horlicks, apart from his main meals, to improve his condition.
She also continues to satisfy him with cream cakes and chocolates. She
does not give him any exercise also. These things made him very fat and
lazy.
3.Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story?
‘I’ refers to the narrator, Mr James Herriot, a veterinary doctor.
4.Is the narrator as rich as Tricki’s mistress?
No, the narrator is not as rich as Tricki’s mistress. We can say
so because he is unusually surprised by the enriching items she sends for
Tricki, like eggs, wine and brandy. He started using them as he cannot
afford them for himself.
5.How does he treat the dog?
James Herriot treats Tricki just like he would treat an overweight
and lazy dog. He cuts down his food intake and keeps him under strict
observation for the first two days at the hospital. He gradually increases
Tricki’s food and sets him free for physical activities like running and
playing with the other dogs to improve his health.
A Triumph Of Surgery
Comprehension Check:
1.Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Mrs Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is unwell.
He has refused to eat food and had bouts of vomiting. She feels that he is
suffering from a serious health issue such as malnutrition.
2.What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?
Mrs Pumphrey starts giving him extra snacks like malt, cod-
liver oil and Horlicks, apart from his main meals, to improve his condition.
She also continues to satisfy him with cream cakes and chocolates. She
does not give him any exercise also. These things made him very fat and
lazy.
3.Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story?
‘I’ refers to the narrator, Mr James Herriot, a veterinary doctor.
4.Is the narrator as rich as Tricki’s mistress?
No, the narrator is not as rich as Tricki’s mistress. We can say
so because he is unusually surprised by the enriching items she sends for
Tricki, like eggs, wine and brandy. He started using them as he cannot
afford them for himself.
5.How does he treat the dog?
James Herriot treats Tricki just like he would treat an overweight
and lazy dog. He cuts down his food intake and keeps him under strict
observation for the first two days at the hospital. He gradually increases
Tricki’s food and sets him free for physical activities like running and
playing with the other dogs to improve his health.
