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Chapter - 1. A Triumph of Surgery, , Read the extracts given below and answer the, questions that follow., , 1, I tried to sound severe: “Now I really mean this. If you don't, cut his food right down and Sive him more exercise he is going, to be really ill. You must harden your heart and keep him on a, very strict diet.”, @) Who is the speaker in the extract given above ?, (a) Herriot, (b) Chauffeur, () Mrs. Pumphrey, (4) Hodgkin, Gi) Why did the Speaker try to sound severe?, (2)To make Mrs, Pumphrey take his advice, seriously and act on it., (©) To upset Mrs, Pumphrey, (c) To impression Mrs, Pumphrey, (4) To prove his authority, Gi) The advice was Biven for:, (2) Mrs, Pumphrey, (©) Tricki, , (4) Mrs. Pumphrey’ 8 driver, 6 " ‘, "¥) Which word in the extract means ‘serious’?, (2) Harden (b) Mean, , (a) Chiselled, , (Cc) Mellowed (d) Softened, , 2. The entire Staff was roused and maids rus), bringing his day bed, his night bed, favourite cy, te id rubber rings, break shions,, loys an. ings, breakfast bowl, lunch bOWL, supye, bowl, Realising that my car would never hold all the ahaa), started to drive away. As | moved off, Mrv Vumphrey, with a, despairing cry, threw an armful of the little coats rough the, window, | looked in the mirror before | turned 4, the drive; everybody was in tears. Oul on the ro, down at the pathetic little animal, side. I patted the head and Tricki made a brave, his tail. “Poor old lad,”, , I think I know a cure for you.”, , ted in ang out, , Me Corner uf, ond, I glanced, sasping on the seat by my, effort to wag, I said. “You haven’t a kick in you but, , INCERT], , (i) What might the atmosphere of the household ir, the above extract signify?, (a) Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society reflected it, Tricki’s lifestyle., (b) The staff's love for Tricki, which matched tha, of Mrs. Pumphrey, (c) The grand life of comforts and luxuries tha, Tricki enjoyed., (d) Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety actec, upon by the staff., (ii) Given below are the emoticons reflecting variou, expressions and reactions., , Choose the option that correctly describes thi, Narrator’s mindset in the given extract., , , , (iv), (a) Options (i) and (iii), (b) Options (ii) and (iv), (c) Options (iii) and (v), / (4) Options (ii) and (v), Gii) Given below are some well-known quotes shar, , by the Staff to console Mrs. Pumphrey, att’, Tricki’s departure. :, , Choose the Option that correctly ide, that is Nor, , (v), , nitities the ques, “Appropriate to the consolation otter!, , , , (i), Gearon pony, ‘Sarlanty "Stoo tre wont, boa na

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(a) Option (i) (b) Option (ii), (c) Option (iii) (d) Option (iv), , (iv) As the extract indicates, Mrs. Pumphrey indulged, Tricki and bought him many things., Choose the option that best describes the kinds of, advertisement/s that seem likely to persuade Mrs, Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki,, , (i) Statistics Appeal - Such advertisements use facts, and data to convince consumers to buy products, , (ii) Scarcity Appeal, feeling of exclusivity and are often used to convince, , people to take advantage of a sale or limited period, , Such advertisements create a, , offer,, , (iii) Personal Appeal ~ Such advertisements focus on, evoking emotions to convince consumers and, often relate to family or other inter-personal, interactions, , (iv) Fear Appeal Such advertisements focus on, , inspiring some kind of fear to convince consumers, , to take action in order to avoid certain negative or, undesirable consequences, , (a) Options (i), (li) and (iv), , (b) Options (iii) and (iv), , (c) Options (i), (iii) and (iv), , (d) Option (ii) only, , The narrator describes Tricki as a “pathetic little, , animal”. The use of the word ‘pathetic’ indicates, , that the narrator, , (a) was very fond of Tricki, , (b) thought Tricki was contemptible., , (), , condition, , , , (0) pitied Trick, (d) believed Tricki’s health was deteriorating, , 4 He discouvred the jovs of being bowled over, tramped on and, , Squashed every few minutes. He became an accepted member, , of the gang, an unlikely, silky little object among the shaggy, et, fighting like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and, , hhnting rats in the old henhouse at night. He had never had, , SUCh a time in his life. All the tohile, Mrs Pumphrey hovered, wes a day for, [NCERT], , each of which, , nviously in the background, ringing a dozen tim, , the ltst bulletins,, , { Read the following statements,, describes the gist of the given extract., Select the option that captures the essence o, &xtract correctly., , Statement I - It highlights the kind of comforts and, ‘Uxuries that Tricki was used to at home., Statement I - It brings out a contrast be, Tricki and Mrs. Pumphrey’s state of being., Statement III- It reflects that Tricki was happier at, ‘he surgery, and loved being with other dogs., atement IV — It shows Tricki’s journey with, S Peers at the surgery, and documents his, Overy,, , f the, , tween, , , , Footprints Without Feet | 93, , (a) Statements | and I, , (b) Statements Ill and IV, , (c) Statements I and II], , (d) Statements II and IV, , (ii) What does the reference to Tricki as a “silky little, , object” signify?, , (a) Tricki was a very small and rather pampered, dog., , (b) Tricki was comfortably attired in fine silk and, warm coats, , (c) Unlike the other dogs, Tricki had lived in the lap, of luxury with care and grooming., , (d) The narrator's mockery of Tricki’s life and, treatment with Mrs. Pumphrey., , (iii) Why does the narrator describe being “tramped, on and squashed” as joys?, , (a) To suggest the irony about the strange ways of, dogs, , (b) To mention the simple pleasures of canine life., , (c) To compare it to Tricki’s earlier play-time at the, house,, , (d) To direct attention towards Tricki’s successful, recovery., , (iv) “All the while, Mrs Pumphrey hovered anxiously, , in the background”., Given below are different types of pet parenting, styles described in Country Living, an e-magazine., Choose the option that best reflects the kind of pet, owner Mrs. Pumphrey was., , (i) Traffic Light pet owners have a healthy balance of, rules and freedom and give clear and consistent, signals for ‘yes’ and ‘no’., , (ii) Entranced pet owners have the best intentions,, but as soon as their pet locks eyes with them and, gives their command, they are at their pet’s beck, and call., , (iii) The Goose pet owners go all-out in protecting their, pet. They often limit their time away from their pet,, especially puppies., , (iv) The Baggage Handler pet owners love being close, to their pets and going on adventures together., They are always mindful of the pet’s comfort and, , security ., (a) Option (i) (b) Option (ii), (c) Option (iii) (d) Option (iv), , Pick the option that reveals Tricki’s characteristics, in the context of ‘fighting like a tiger for his share, at mealtimes and hunting rats in the old henhouse, , v), , at night.’, , (1) selfish (2) happy, (3) greedy (4) confident, (5) sturdy (6) cruel, , (a) 2,4and5 (b) Only 2, (land 5 (d) 3,4and6

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94 | Gurukul CBSE CHAPTERWISE OF, , keep Tricki on as 4 permanent guest,, suffering and after a fortnight, , 4, It was a temptation to, I her that the little dog had, , but [knew Mrs. Pumphrey was, , felt compelled to phone and te ‘, recovered and was awaiting collection., , (i) The above lines were spoken by:, (a) Mrs. Pumphrey, (b) Mr. Herriot, (co) Chauffeur, (@) Tricki, (ii) Choose the option that lists the set of statements, that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract., , 2.Tricki was being, , 1. Tricki was well, pampered too much., , loved., , R 6, = /, §, , (a) F-1,2andO-3,4, () F-1,2,4and0-3, (©) F-1,2and0-3,4, (a) F-3andO-1,2,4, , (iv) Who ‘, we informed that the do,, , (a) the doctor, (©) the nurse, (©) Mrs. Pumphrey, (d) the attendant, (©) Who cured Tricki with, (@) The narrator, (>) Mrs, Pumphrey, (c) The nurse, (4) The junior doctor, 5. ane the excitement, 1 helped the cha, » toys, cushions, coats and bowls, none ic, i Of which, in her eyes. Her lips trembled, “Oh, , , , & was all right, , ‘out any medication?, , uffeur to bring owt the, , triumph of. surgery!”, (i) What is Mr Herriot’s Profession?, (a) Retired veteran, (b) College professor, (c) Veterinary surgeon, (d) None of these, , puecTive MCs ENGLISH __—, , be given the treats., , , , 1. Tricki was an active dog, 2. The vet knew how to heal Tricki., 3, The vet enjoyed the treats sent for Tricki., , 4. Tricki now needed the treats., 5. Tricki enjoy h, 6. The vet felt guilty about enjoying the food., 7. The vet did the right thing., (a) 12,4 (b) 1,2,3, () 14,6 (d) 3,5,7, , (iii) Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F), , and opinion/s (O) of the students below., , charge well., , 3. I think he should "| 4. Tricki took to the, , , , (ii) How did Mrs Pumphrey call out Tricks, unbelievable transformation?, (a) asa triumph of surgery, (©) asa shock she could not get over, 0 as a completely predictable outcome, és (d) asa successful therapy, ii) ” ., ) "None of which had been used.” Why had th!, not been used by Tricki? , Y, (a ;, . oe they were not fancy enough for him, cause he didn’t actual ie, objects or clothes . Fee opens, (©), e iene they were used by other dogs, 1 ear, bowl he didn’t like the toys, cushions, , (iv) Why, 'Y did the n,, arrat a3 at, Permanent guest? lor want to have Tricki 45, , (a) becay,, se hi ‘i i, spain Ne W8s Worried that Tricki will gets, (©) because, a anymore, ) decay,, se h ‘, extremely his staff wanted him to beco™, aus, delicg © teY Wanted to enjoy the extravag™, (V) Was ag Sent by Mrs Pumphrey, happy on seeing Mrs. Pumphrey ?, , (b) No, (d) She showed no emotion |, , Mrs Pumphrey did not want Ti, , (a), , er stay at the vet's for the ‘surgery,, , 11

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author of the story “A Triumph of Surgery”?, (b) Ruskin Bond, (d) Victor Canning, , e of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog?, , 6. Whois the, (a) James Herriot, () Robert Arthur, , 7, What was the nam, (a) Ben (b) Tommy, (Q) Tricki (d) Jonny, , 3, What kind of woman was Mrs. Pumphrey?, , (a) Extraordinary careful, (b) Sane, , (0) Intellectual, , (d) Affectionate, , 9, What is the name of the veterinary surgeon?, (a) Tricki (b) Mrs. Pumphrey, (c) Hodgkin (d) Mr. Herriot, , 10. What according to the narrator was Tricki’s only fault?, (a) He wasa big foodie, (b) He was greedy, (c) He was not active, (d) He didn’t go for walk, , 11. Why did Mr. Herriot prohibit Tricky from eating, sweets?, , (a) Sweet might harm him, , (b) Tricki didn’t like sweets, , (c) Sweets were making him weak, (d) Sweets were not nutritious, , 12. Did Mrs Pumphrey cut down on sweets as was, , advised?, , (a) yes, , (©) only for a while, anything like that, , 13, What was the dog unable to play without, gardener ?, , (a) ring-throw, (c) hide and seek, , 14. Who was responsible for Tricki’s illness?, , (@) Chauffeur (b) Mrs. Pumphrey, (©) Herriot (d) Tricki himself, s Mies problem does Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tri, , (b) no, , (d) she was not advised, , it the, (b) walk, , (d) all of the above, , icki, , (b) malnutrition, (d) all of these, , (a) diarrhoea, (©) allergies, 16. Trica falls ill because, (@) he met an accident, ©) ofbad weather, (©) he did not get proper food to eat, (4) his mistress overfed him, * What was Tricki’s real disease?, ®) stomach pain, ° snug due to over-feeding, ‘olera, (8) fever, , 19., , 20., , 21., , 22., , 23., , 24., , 25., , 26., , 27., , 28,, , Footprints Without Feet | 95, , . How would you decribe the vet?, , (a) tactful (b) over-doing, , (c)_ careless (d) irrational, , What did Mrs. Pumphrey feed Tricki to build him up?, (b) Horlicks, , (d) All of the above, , (a) Cod-liver oil, (c) Malt, , When Tricki was seriously ill, who did Mrs Pumphrey, make a frantic call?, , (a) toher son, , (b) to her husband, , (c)_ toa vet doctor Mr Herriot, , (d) to her maid-servant, , What was Tricki’s behaviour which made Mrs., Pumphrey anxious about him?, , (a) Tricki would not eat his favourite dishes, , (b) Tricki had bouts of vomiting, , (c) He was panting and didn’t want to do anything, (d) Alll of the above, , How was Tricki acting?, , (a) refusing to eat his favourite food, , (b) didn’t go for walks, , (c) vomiting, , (d) all of the above, , “| think I know a cure for you., (a) controlling Tricki’s dict, , (b) giving him a surgery, , (©) giving injections, , (d) keeping under observation, When Mr Herriot took Tricki to his clinic, Mrs, , ” What is the ‘cure’?, , Pumphrey was:, (a) happy (b) excited, , (©) wailing (a) thanking the doctor, , Mrs. Pumphrey almost swooned when she was told, that Tricki needed hospitalisation?, , (a) She thought that Tricki would pine without her, , (b) The expenses were unaffordable, , (c) She was not confident of the vet, , (d) She was afraid that Tricki would be operated, , How did the narrator mention Tricki in the group of, other dogs?, , (a) Shaggy object, (c) Noisy object, Who was Joe?, , (a) nurse (b) pug, , (c) greyhound (a) cat, , What did the other dogs at the surgery think of Tricki?, (a) An interesting object, , (b) An uninteresting object, , (c) Their new companion, , (d) Their rival, , (b) Silky object, (d) Bushy object

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29, What is the meaning of the word “jostling”?, , ; (b) struggling, , (d) none of the above, , 30. At his surgery, the doctor gave Tricki no food for, seen days,, , (a) running, (©) walking, , , , (a) two (b) three, (0) four (d) five, 31. What did Mrs Pumphrey bring at first?, (a) two dozen fresh eggs, (b) four dozen fresh eggs, (c) wine, (d) both a and c, 32. How did the staff benefit from Mrs. Pumphrey’s, overdoing ?, (a) breakfast with eges, (b) lunch with wine, (©) dinner with brandy, , (d) all of these, , 33. Was the narrator waiting for a call from Mrs, Pumphrey?, (a) no (b) yes, (c) maybe (d) may not be, , 34. For which reason was the narrator desirous to keep, Tricki as his permanent guest?, , (a) He became attached with Tricki, , (b) He thought that Tricki might get ill again, , (c) He thought that Tricki would miss other dogs, , (4) They would not get the extravagances like wine,, , eggs, etc,, 35. The vet suggested that Tricki should be hospitalised, fora ‘, (a) week (b) month, (©) year (d) fortnight, , 36. Two weeks before his hospitalisOation, Tricki, , , , (a) fell seriously sick (b) met with an accident, (©) was dull and fat (4) underwent Surgery, 37. Mrs, Pumphrey was bothered about Tricki because he, —__, (a) became listless, (b) began eating too much, (©) refused to eat, , (4) became Overactive, , 38,, " >———____ used to exercise Tricki, him in ring throwing activity, ‘icki and engage, , (a) Mrs, Pumphrey (b) The gardener, (b) The maids (d) The driver, , 39. Tnhis surgery narrator gave Ticki, for the first two days,, , (a) only milk, (c) plenty of water, , (b) only bread, (d) nothing, , eT TT, , ISH-X, | Gurukul CBSE CHAPTERWISE OBJECTIVE MCQS ENGLISH _, , 40. Match the following :, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , jez zpeemme Soe, ())Listiess | (a) Pulling and Pushing, (2) Jostling (b) Lack of energy, (3) Lumbago | (©) Twisted, (d) Rheumatic pain, (a) 1-(b); 2-(a); 3-(d); 4(c), (b) 1-(a); 2-(c); 3-(b); 4-(d), (c)_ 1-(d); 2-(c); 3-(a); 4-(b), (d) 1-(b); 2-(c); 3-(a); 4(d), 41. Match the following :, Cotumn B, (1) Despair | (a) Recovering, (2) Lithe | () Keep alive, | @) Sustain (c) Hopeless, | (4) Convalescing (d) Flexible, , , , (a) 1-(d); 2-(c); 3-(a); 4-(b), , (b) 1-(c); 2-(d); 3-(b); 4-(a), , (c) 1a); 2-(b); 3-(c); 4(d), , (d) 1-(d); 2-(a); 3-(c); 4-(), , Rearrange the sentences in the correct sequence ani, choose the correct option., , (a) Tricki was very happy to see his mistress ax, , jumped into the car., (b) Tricky fell sick and the doctor was called., , (©) The narrator, Mr. Herriot somehow takes Trick, his hospital for treatment., , (4) Mr. Herriot and his partners started eating thot, , 88s as morning breakfast., Options:, (@ (b)-(d)-(a)-(c) (i) (d)-(c)-)-@), , (iii) ()-(c)-(4)-(a) (iv) ()-(a)}-(d)-), , (@) The greedy dog had to compete with other dogs?, get food., , (b) He became quite active., , () Soon he lost a lot of his body weight., , (4) Tricki had put on a lot of weight and hence beca#®, , 43,, , lethargic., Options:, @ (dy(a)-()-(6) i) (4)-(0)-0)-(a), (iii) (b)-(€)-(d)-(a) (iv) (c(a)-(d)-(b), , } Assertion : Mrs. Pumphrey used to bring fresh eB, , brandy and wine in the hospital., , Reason : She wanted to thank Herriot. 7, , (2) Both assertion and reason are correct and reaso", the correct explanation of assertion., , (b) Both assertion and reason are correct but reaso"”, not the correct explanation of assertion., , (C) Assertion is true and reason is false., , (d) Assertion is false and reason is true., , |, , pb