TRIUMPH OF SURGERY CBSE CLASS 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 2023-2024 SYLLABUS

 TRIUMPH OF SURGERY CBSE CLASS 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 2023-2024 SYLLABUS

READ AND FIND OUT

1. Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?

श्रीमती पंप्री ट्रिकी के बारे में चिंतित क्यों हैं?

Ans. Mrs Pumphrey is worried about Tricki's listlessness and lack of energy. She believes that he may be suffering from malnutrition.

श्रीमती पंप्री ट्रिकी की सूचीहीनता और ऊर्जा की कमी के बारे में चिंतित है। उनका मानना है कि वह कुपोषण से पीड़ित हो सकते हैं।

 

2. What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?

वह उसकी मदद करने के लिए क्या करता है? क्या वह इसमें बुद्धिमान है?

Ans. Mrs Pumphrey gives Tricki little extras between meals to build him up, such as malt and cod-liver oil, and a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep. She also relents on cutting down on sweet things for Tricki, such as cream cakes and chocolates, which he loves. While she means well, her actions are not wise as they are leading to Tricki becoming obese and unhealthy.

श्रीमती पंप्री ट्रिकी को बनाने के लिए भोजन के बीच थोड़ा अतिरिक्त देता है, जैसे माल्ट और कॉड-लिवर तेल, और रात में हॉर्लिक्स का एक कटोरा उसे सुलाने के लिए। वह ट्रिकी के लिए मीठी चीजों में कटौती करने के लिए भी तैयार है, जैसे क्रीम केक और चॉकलेट, जो उसे पसंद है। जबकि वह अच्छी तरह से मतलब रखती है, उसके कार्य बुद्धिमान नहीं हैं क्योंकि वे ट्रिकी को मोटापे और अस्वास्थ्यकर होने का कारण बन रहे हैं।

 

3. Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story?

इस कहानी में 'मैं' किसका उल्लेख करता है?

Ans. 'I' in the story refers to a veterinarian who is called to attend to Tricki's health. The story is written from the perspective of the veterinarian, who is observing the actions of Mrs Pumphrey and trying to help Tricki become healthy again.

कहानी में 'मैं' एक पशु चिकित्सक को संदर्भित करता है जिसे ट्रिकी के स्वास्थ्य में भाग लेने के लिए बुलाया जाता है। कहानी पशु चिकित्सक के दृष्टिकोण से लिखी गई है, जो श्रीमती पंप्री के कार्यों को देख रही है और ट्रिकी को फिर से स्वस्थ होने में मदद करने की कोशिश कर रही है।

REVISE:

1. Who is Tricki?
2. What is wrong with Tricki's appearance?
3. Who is Tricki's owner?
4. Why does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki extra food?
5. What kind of food does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki?
6. What is Tricki's only fault?
7. Is Tricki getting enough exercise?
8. Why hasn't Tricki been getting ring-throwing exercise lately?
9. What does the narrator tell Mrs Pumphrey to do about Tricki's diet?
10. What is Mrs Pumphrey's reaction to the narrator's instructions?
11. What is the narrator's plan to help Tricki?
12. How does Mrs Pumphrey react to the plan?
13. What does the narrator take with him when he takes Tricki away?
14. Why does the narrator take Tricki away?
15. How does Mrs Pumphrey react when Tricki is taken away?
16. How does Tricki behave after being taken away?
17. What does the narrator say to Tricki?
18. Does the narrator think Tricki can be cured?
19. What kind of animal is Tricki?
20. What is the main problem with Tricki's health?

 

Answers:

1. Tricki is a Pekingese dog.
2. Tricki is overweight and has a bloated appearance.
3. Mrs Pumphrey is Tricki's owner.
4. Mrs Pumphrey gives Tricki extra food because she thinks he is not getting enough to eat and wants to spoil him.
5. Mrs Pumphrey gives Tricki rich and luxurious foods such as chocolates, cakes, and cream buns.
6. Tricki's only fault is his insatiable appetite for food.
7. No, Tricki is not getting enough exercise.
8. Tricki hasn't been getting ring-throwing exercise lately because Mrs Pumphrey injured her foot and is unable to walk him.
9. The narrator tells Mrs Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet of only a little dog meal, no treats, and plenty of exercise.
10. Mrs Pumphrey is initially shocked and upset, but eventually agrees to follow the narrator's instructions.
11. The narrator plans to take Tricki to his home and put him on a strict diet and exercise regime.
12. Mrs Pumphrey is sad to see Tricki go, but agrees to the plan.
13. The narrator takes a car with him to take Tricki away.
14. The narrator takes Tricki away to help him lose weight and get healthy.
15. Mrs Pumphrey is initially upset but ultimately agrees to let the narrator take Tricki away.
16. Tricki behaves poorly at first, but eventually settles in and begins to lose weight and become healthier.
17. The narrator speaks to Tricki firmly but kindly, explaining the plan to help him lose weight and get healthy.
18. Yes, the narrator believes that Tricki can be cured of his obesity and health problems.
19. Tricki is a Pekingese dog.
20. The main problem with Tricki's health is his obesity and lack of exercise, caused by overfeeding and a lack of proper diet and exercise.

 

 

MCQS

1. Who is Tricki?

a. A cat

b. A dog

c. A parrot

d. A rabbit

Answer: b. A dog

2. What is wrong with Tricki's appearance?

a. He has a broken leg

b. He has become very thin

c. He has become very fat

d. He has lost his fur

Answer: c. He has become very fat

3. Who is Tricki's owner?

a. Mr. Herriot

b. Mrs. Pumphrey

c. Hodgkin

d. The narrator

Answer: b. Mrs. Pumphrey

4. Why does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki extra food?

a. Because he is too skinny

b. Because he loves cream cakes and chocolates

c. Because he is not eating enough

d. Because she is training him for a dog show

Answer: b. Because he loves cream cakes and chocolates

5. What kind of food does Mrs Pumphrey give Tricki?

a. Vegetables and fruits

b. Meat and fish

c. Malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks

d. Cereals and grains

Answer: c. Malt, cod-liver oil, and Horlicks

6. What is Tricki's only fault?

a. He is lazy

b. He is aggressive

c. He is greedy

d. He is disobedient

Answer: c. He is greedy

7. Is Tricki getting enough exercise?

a. Yes, he is getting plenty of exercise

b. No, he is not getting enough exercise

c. The story doesn't say

d. Tricki refuses to exercise

Answer: b. No, he is not getting enough exercise

8. Why hasn't Tricki been getting ring-throwing exercise lately?

a. Because he doesn't like ring-throwing

b. Because Mrs Pumphrey doesn't have time to play with him

c. Because Hodgkin, the gardener, has been ill

d. The story doesn't say

Answer: c. Because Hodgkin, the gardener, has been ill

9. What does the narrator tell Mrs Pumphrey to do about Tricki's diet?

a. To keep giving him extra food

b. To cut his food right down and give him more exercise

c. To take him to a dog show

d. To stop feeding him altogether

Answer: b. To cut his food right down and give him more exercise

10. What is Mrs Pumphrey's reaction to the narrator's instructions?

a. She agrees to follow them immediately

b. She thinks they are too harsh

c. She thinks they are not strict enough

d. The story doesn't say

Answer: b. She thinks they are too harsh

11. What is the narrator's plan to help Tricki?

a. To take him to a dog show

b. To give him more food

c. To hospitalize him for about a fortnight to be kept under observation

d. To leave him alone and hope he gets better

Answer: c. To hospitalize him for about a fortnight to be kept under observation

12. How does Mrs Pumphrey react to the plan?

a. She is happy to go along with it

b. She thinks it is a bad idea

c. She doesn't understand what the plan is

d. The story doesn't say

Answer: b. She thinks it is a bad idea

13. What had Mrs Pumphrey been giving Tricki to eat between meals?

a) Fresh vegetables

b) Raw meat

c) Malt and cod-liver oil

d) Canned dog food

Answer: c) Malt and cod-liver oil

14. Why did Mrs Pumphrey cut down on the sweet things she was feeding Tricki?

a) She wanted him to lose weight

b) She was concerned about his dental health

c) The narrator advised her to do so

d) Tricki had developed an allergy to sweets

Answer: c) The narrator advised her to do so

15. Why had Tricki not been getting much exercise lately?

a) He was too lazy to go for walks

b) His mistress was too busy to take him out

c) The gardener was sick with lumbago

d) The weather had been too bad for outdoor activities

Answer: c) The gardener was sick with lumbago

16. What did the narrator warn Mrs Pumphrey would happen if she did not put Tricki on a strict diet?

a) He would become aggressive

b) He would run away

c) He would become seriously ill

d) He would develop bad breath

Answer: c) He would become seriously ill

17. How did Mrs Pumphrey react when the narrator suggested hospitalising Tricki for observation?

a) She agreed right away

b) She was hesitant but eventually agreed

c) She refused, insisting she could take care of him at home

d) She became angry and asked the narrator to leave

Answer: c) She refused, insisting she could take care of him at home

18. What did the narrator do to get Tricki out of the house and into the hospital?

a) He tricked Mrs Pumphrey into signing a consent form

b) He waited until Tricki was feeling better and willing to go

c) He convinced Mrs Pumphrey that Tricki needed urgent treatment

d) He simply took Tricki without Mrs Pumphrey's permission

Answer: c) He convinced Mrs Pumphrey that Tricki needed urgent treatment

19. How did Mrs Pumphrey react when the narrator took Tricki away?

a) She was angry and threatened to sue the narrator

b) She cried and threw his belongings through the car window

c) She called the police to report a theft

d) She packed her bags and left town

Answer: b) She cried and threw his belongings through the car window

20. What was the narrator's attitude towards Tricki?

a) He disliked the dog and was happy to get rid of him

b) He was indifferent to Tricki's suffering

c) He cared about Tricki and wanted to help him

d) He thought Tricki was a lost cause and could not be helped

Answer: c) He cared about Tricki and wanted to help him

 

 

 

Long type questions

1. What is the main problem with Tricki in the story, and how did it come about?

Answer: The main problem with Tricki is that he has become excessively fat due to overfeeding and lack of exercise. His mistress, Mrs Pumphrey, has been giving him "little extras" between meals and indulging his love for sweet things like cream cakes and chocolates.

2. What was Mrs Pumphrey's response when she noticed that Tricki seemed listless and lacked energy?

Answer: Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki might be suffering from malnutrition, so she started giving him more food and little extras like malt and cod-liver oil, as well as a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep.

3. What advice did the vet give to Mrs Pumphrey to help Tricki get better?

Answer: The vet advised Mrs Pumphrey to cut down on Tricki's food and give him more exercise. He also suggested that she be strict with him and keep him on a very strict diet.

4. How did Mrs Pumphrey respond to the vet's advice, and what was the outcome?

Answer: Mrs Pumphrey was concerned and worried about putting Tricki on a strict diet and increasing his exercise. However, when Tricki continued to refuse food and had bouts of vomiting, the vet suggested that he be hospitalised for observation. Mrs Pumphrey reluctantly agreed.

5. What did the vet do to help Tricki during his hospitalisation?

Answer: During his hospitalisation, the vet put Tricki on a strict diet and gave him more exercise. He was also monitored closely and given medical treatment for his condition.

6. How did Mrs Pumphrey react when the vet took Tricki to the hospital, and what did she do?

Answer: Mrs Pumphrey was distraught and almost swooned at the thought of Tricki being taken away from her. She was sure he would pine and die if he did not see her every day. However, the vet took a firm line and insisted that it was the only way to save Tricki's life. Mrs Pumphrey followed his advice and allowed Tricki to be hospitalised.

7. What did Mrs Pumphrey do when the vet arrived to take Tricki to the hospital, and what did the vet do?

Answer: When the vet arrived to take Tricki to the hospital, Mrs Pumphrey threw an armful of his little coats through the car window and started to cry. The vet loaded Tricki into the car and drove away with him.

8. What did the vet think was the best way to help Tricki get better, and why?

Answer: The vet thought that the best way to help Tricki get better was to hospitalise him for a period of time and keep him under observation. This way, he could be put on a strict diet and given more exercise, as well as medical treatment for his condition.

9. How did Tricki's condition change after he was hospitalised?

Answer: After Tricki was hospitalised, his condition improved significantly. He was put on a strict diet and given more exercise, and he was monitored closely by the vet. As a result, he lost weight and regained his energy.

10. What lesson can we learn from Tricki's story?

Answer: Tricki's story highlights the importance of proper diet and exercise for pets. Overfeeding and indulging pets' love for sweet things can lead to obesity and other health problems. It is important to follow veterinary advice and put pets on a strict diet if necessary to keep them healthy and happy.