1.Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Explanation:
Due to Tricki's lack of eating, Mrs. Pumphrey was concerned about his wellbeing. He would occasionally vomit and would not eat any of his favourite foods. He also didn't seem to like his daily strolls; he spent the entire time panting on a rug.
2.What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?
Explanation:
Mrs. Pumphrey initially believed Tricki had become listless because he lacked vigour. He must be malnourished, she reasoned, so she started feeding him small extras between meals to build him up, some malt and cod liver oil, and a bowl of Horlicks at bedtime to help him fall asleep. Along with giving him unnecessary access to cream cakes and chocolates, she also neglected to offer him enough exercise. With all of this indulgence and pampering, Tricki grew incredibly big, resembling a bloated sausage with a limb at each corner. His mistress made a very bad choice by overfeeding him, which made his condition worse and made him more sluggish and obese. Yet upon seeing his situation Mrs. Dr. Herriot, a veterinarian, was consulted by a distraught Pumphrey to help Tricki's health..
3.Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story?
Explanation:
In the narrative, 'I' refers to Dr James Herriot, a veterinary surgeon.
4.Is the narrator as rich as Tricki’s mistress?
Explanation:
The narrator is not as rich as Tricki's mistress. We see this as the narrator mentions that Tricki had a whole wardrobe of tweed coats to himself, for the cold and a raincoat for rainy days. When Mr. Harriet leaves for the hospital, he is unable to fit most of Tricki's belongings in his car and starts to drive away.
5.How does he treat the dog?
Explanation:
Tricki wasn't given any unnecessary meals by Dr. Herriot. He more or less treated him like a fat and slothful dog who needed regular exercise and a healthy diet. For the first few days, he restricted his diet and kept him under under supervision. Over time, he increased Tricki's food intake while maintaining a healthy diet and gave him freedom to engage in physical activity. The dog's conditions gradually began to improve, and he quickly recovered from his ailment without the need for any form of medication.
6.Why is he tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest?
Explanation:
Mrs. Pumphrey began delivering two dozen fresh eggs at a time to give Tricki more energy. As time went on, even cases of wine and brandy began to appear. The narrator and his partners had two eggs for breakfast, and Tricki got the wine and brandy. They were days of profound contentment; they started out well with an extra egg for breakfast, were bolstered and sustained by wine at lunch, and concluded opulently by the fire with brandy. Herriot was strongly tempted to make Tricki a permanent resident so that she might take advantage of the lavish inflow of all these foods.
7.Why does Mrs Pumphrey think the dog’s recovery is ‘a triumph of surgery’?
Explanation:
When Mrs. Pumphrey visited Dr. Herriot, she thought Tricki was seriously ill, yet the animal recovered completely in just two weeks. She was happy to see that he had developed into a flexible, muscular animal. Tricki made a big leap and floated into Mrs. Pumphrey's lap when Dr. Herriot presented him. She called the dog's recovery "a victory of surgery" and noted that it took place without the need for any medicine to convey her gratitude and joy to the doctor.
8.What kind of a person do you think the narrator, a veterinary surgeon, is? Would you say he is tactful as well as full of common sense?
Explanation:
The storyteller was a very diplomatic and intelligent veterinarian. He handled Tricki with care and respect because he was confident that the dog was healthy and not ill. The dog was overweight as a result of his mistress overfeeding him, as seen by his sloth. As a result, he decided against operating on him and instead modified his diet and got him active to help him recover. With the doctor's care, Tricki recovered from his illness in just two weeks.
Due to Dr. Herriot's diplomatic abilities, Tricki was allowed to undergo surgery. He was perfectly aware of how to take care of her pet in a way that would keep him healthy. Even though he was tempted to make Tricki a permanent resident due to the lavish inflow of pricey food items that his mistress occasionally delivered, he instructed Mrs. Pumphrey to pick up Tricki once the dog had healed.
9.Do you think Tricki was happy to go home? What do you think will happen now?
Explanation:
Yes, Tricki missed his cosy, prosperous life and he loved his mistress so much that he was glad to be back home. In contrast to the hospital, he didn't have any acquaintances at home, but when his mistress arrived after two weeks, he seemed just as anxious to see her. We hope Mrs. Pumphrey will keep an eye on Tricki's nutrition and health going forward and try to get her cat active as Dr. Herriot previously advised in light of Tricki's sluggishness.
10.Do you think it is a real-life episode or mere fiction? Or is it a mixture of both?
Explanation:
A fictitious work and a real occurrence appear to be combined in the plot. Like Mrs. Pumphrey, many wealthy people overfeed their pets out of love and compassion. As a result of her pampering, the dog gained weight and grew lethargic, as we have witnessed. Similar to this, it's typical for affluent people to want to indulge their dogs and give them a luxurious life. For a vet like Dr. Herriot, who went above and above by lying to the owner about the operation in order to spare her pet from useless pleasures, it would not be improbable..
11.This episode describes the silly behaviour of a rich woman who is foolishly indulgent, perhaps because she is lonely. Do you think such people are merely silly or can their actions cause harm to others?
Explanation:
Mrs Pumphrey’s silly actions of overfeeding Tricki had a harmful reaction on her pet’s health. She was making Tricki overeat and indulge in fatty food in the name of love and affection. This worsened his condition in such a way that he had become very lazy and bulky to even go out for short walks. Rich people like Mrs Pumphrey often indulge their pets in silly actions such as overfeeding to improve their health, which can otherwise have dangerous effects on them.
12.Do you think there are also parents like Mrs Pumphrey?
Explanation:
Mrs. Pumphrey's foolish behaviour in overeating Tricki's actions had a negative impact on her pet's health. In the pretext of love and affection, she was forcing Tricki to consume excessive amounts of fattening food. This made his health so much worse that he was too fat and sluggish to even take short trips outside. Wealthy people, like Mrs. Pumphrey, frequently spoil their pets by overfeeding them in an effort to improve their health, which can have harmful effects on them elsewhere.
13.What would you have done if you were :
a member of the staff in Mrs Pumphrey’s household,
a neighbour? What would your life have been like, in general?
Explanation:
I would not have mindlessly followed Mrs. Pumphrey's orders to feed Tricki without considering the repercussions if I were a member of her household's employees. In reality, I would have fed him as the vet advised and made sure he got enough exercise to stay active and healthy. I also would have given Tricki a balanced, easy-to-digest food instead of sending his unnecessary items, such the toys and cushions, to the hospital.
If I were Mrs. Pumphrey's neighbour, I might have advised her to stick to a strict diet and engage Tricki in activities like play, jogging, or walks. I would have encouraged her to consult a veterinarian and strictly follow his recommendations in order to maintain her pet's health if his condition had gotten worse. I would also have been supportive and considerate in such a dire situation when Tricki was due to be hospitalised. I would have done everything in my ability to be kind and compassionate for Mrs. Pumphrey.
14.What would you have done if you were in the narrator’s place?
Explanation:
If I had been the narrator, I would have treated Tricki with love and care. I would have kept a close eye on Tricki just like Mr. James Herriot did. But, considering Mrs. Pumphrey's fondness for her pet cat, Tricki, I could have been a little firmer in telling her to provide Tricki a healthy diet. I wouldn't have eaten Tricki's part of the eggs, wine, and brandy Mrs. Pumphrey provided, nor would I have felt the need to make him a permanent resident of my hospital.
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