UP Board Class 10 English Chapter 1 – A Triumph of Surgery (Supplementary Reader)

The story narrates the episode where the narrator (Dr. James Herriot), a veterinary surgeon, saves the life of a dull dog, Tricki. The story starts when Dr. James was driving, he saw Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki walking down the street. He was shocked to see that Tricki had become very fat and was ill. So, hé enquired about Tricki’s health from Mrs. Pumphrey.

Mrs. Pumphrey explained to Dr. James that she felt that Tricki was suffering from malnutrition. So, she had been giving him some extra food. Furthermore, she added that Tricki only walked with her and did not play games.

After learning about Tricki’s condition and his routine, Dr. James informed Mrs. Pumphrey that if she did not reduce his food and increase his exercise, her dog would fall ill. After a few days, Mrs. Pumphrey called and informed Dr. James that Tricki was not eating anything and had been vomiting.

Dr. James suggested Mrs. Pumphrey to hospitalise him for a fortnight for observation, so that proper treatment could follow. Mrs. Pumphrey was sad but she allowed him to take Tricki. Dr. James carried Tricki wrapped in a blanket to his car while the maids started keeping the things that Tricki would need during hospitalisation in Dr. James’ car.

In the hospital, Tricki was put on a water diet for first two days. At the end of the second day, Tricki started to show some interest in his surroundings. On the third day, he walked slowly and joined the greyhound (hunting dog) in the garden. Later, he ran with enthusiasm when the food was served. He also ate the food kept for him.

While Tricki was recovering, Mrs. Pumphrey used to phone Dr. James’ clinic several times a day to know about Tricky’s recovery. Dr. James assured her that Tricki was out of danger. Hearing this, Mrs. Pumphrey started sending eggs and wine for Tricki. The food sent for Tricki was eaten by Dr. James and his team.

After a fortnight, Dr. James called and informed home. Mrs. Pumphrey that Tricki was fit and could go Mrs. Pumphrey reached the surgery within half an hour. As soon as the dog saw his owner, he jumped into her lap and started licking her face. Mrs. Pumphrey was very happy at finding Tricki as excited as he used to be. She thanked Dr. James Herriot and called the treatment ‘A triumph of surgery’.

यह कहानी उस प्रसंग का वर्णन करती है, जहाँ वर्णनकर्ता (डॉ. जेम्स हेरियट ) एक पशुचिकित्सक, एक सुस्त कुत्ते, ट्रिकी की जान बचाते हैं। कहानी तब शुरू होती है, जब डॉ. जेम्स गाड़ी चला रहे थे और उन्होंने श्रीमती पम्फ्रे व ट्रिकी को सड़क पर जाते हुए देखा। वह यह देखकर हैरान रह गए कि ट्रिकी बहुत मोटा हो गया और बीमार, इसलिए उन्होंने श्रीमती पम्फ्रे से ट्रिकी के स्वास्थ्य के बारे में पूछा।

श्रीमती पम्फ्रे ने डॉ. जेम्स को बताया कि उन्हें लगता है कि ट्रिकी कुपोषण से पीड़ित था, इसलिए, वह उसे मुख्य भोजन के बीच कुछ अतिरिक्त भोजन दे रही थी । इसके अतिरिक्त, उन्होंने कहा कि ट्रिकी केवल उनके साथ ही टहलता था और कोई खेल भी नहीं खेलता था।

ट्रिकी की स्थिति और दिनचर्या के बारे में जानने के बाद, डॉ. जेम्स ने श्रीमती पम्फ्रे को बताया कि यदि उन्होंने उसका खाना कम नहीं किया और व्यायाम नहीं बढ़ाया, तो उनका कुत्ता बीमार पड़ जाएगा। कुछ दिनों के बाद श्रीमती पम्फ्रे ने डा. जेम्स को फोन किया और उन्हें सूचित किया कि ट्रिकी कुछ भी नहीं खा रहा था । और उसे उल्टियाँ हो रही थी ।

डॉ. जेम्स ने श्रीमती पम्फ्रे को दो सप्ताह के लिए निगरानी रखने के लिए उसे अस्पताल में भर्ती करने का सुझाव दिया, जिससे उसका उचित उपचार किया जा सके। श्रीमती पम्फ्रे दुःखी थीं, लेकिन उन्होंने ट्रिकी को ले जाने की अनुमति दे दी। डॉ. जेम्स ट्रिकी को कम्बल में लपेटकर अपनी कार तक ले गए, जब तक नौकरानियों ने डॉ. जेम्स की कार में वे वस्तुएँ रखना शुरू कर दिया, जिनकी ट्रिकी को अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के दौरान आवश्यकता होगी।

अस्पताल में, शुरू के दो दिनों तक ट्रिकी को पानी ही आहार के रूप में दिया गया। दूसरे दिन के अन्त में, ट्रिकी ने अपने आस – पास कुछ रुचि दिखानी शुरू कर दी। तीसरे दिन, वह धीरे-धीरे चलने लगा और बगीचे में ग्रेहाउण्ड (शिकारी कुत्ते) के साथ शामिल हो गया। बाद में, जब भोजन परोसा गया, तो वह उत्साह से दौड़ पड़ा। उसने अपने लिए रखा खाना भी खा लिया।

जब ट्रिकी ठीक हो रहा था, तब श्रीमती पम्फ्रे ट्रिकी की सेहत के बारे में जानने के लिए दिन में कई बार डॉ. जेम्स के क्लीनिक में फोन करती थी। डॉ. जेम्स ने उन्हें आश्वासन दिया कि ट्रिकी अब खतरे से बाहर है। यह सुनकर श्रीमती पम्फ्रे ने ट्रिकी के लिए अण्डे और वाइन भेजना शुरू कर दिया। ट्रिकी के लिए भेजा गया खाना डॉ. जेम्स और उनके समूह के लोगो ने खाया।

दो सप्ताह के बाद, डॉ. जेम्स ने फोन करके श्रीमती पम्फ्रे को सूचित किया कि ट्रिकी बिल्कुल स्वस्थ है और घर जा सकता था। श्रीमती पम्फ्रे आधे घण्टे के अन्दर ही चिकित्सालय पहुँच गईं। जैसे ही कुत्ते ने अपनी मालकिन को देखा, वह उसकी गोद में कूद गया और उसका चेहरा चाटने लगा। ट्रिकी को पहले के जैसा उत्साहित पाकर श्रीमती पम्फ्रे बहुत खुश हुईं। उन्होनें डॉ. जेम्स हेरियट को धन्यवाद दिया और इलाज को ‘चिकित्सा की सफलता’ कहा।

(a) poor lady

(b) selfish lady

(c) rich lady

(d) gentle lady

Ans. (c) rich lady

(a) maid

(b) caretaker

(c) nurse

(d) mistress

Ans. (d) mistress

(a) A cat

(b) A monkey

(c) A dog

(d) A rabbit

Ans. (c) A dog

(a) malaria

(b) malnutrition

(c) fever

(d) vomiting because of excess of food

Ans. (d) vomiting because of excess of food

(a) attraction

(b) hunger

(c) willingness

(d) greed

Ans. (d) greed

(a) operated the dog

(b) gave the dog many things to eat

(c) kept an eye on the dog, giving him no food, but plenty of water

(d) gave the dog a lot of food, but no water

Ans. (c) kept an eye on the dog, giving him no food, but plenty of water

(a) Two an hour

(b) One an hour

(c) Half an hour

(d) Three an hour

Ans. (c) Half an hour

(a) human being

(b) bird

(c) animal

(d) insect

Ans. (c) animal

(a) Mr. Herriot

(b) The cook

(c) The chauffeur

(d) The maid servant

Ans. (c) The chauffeur

(a) Whether Tricki was out of hunger

(b) Whether Tricki’s cushions were being formed regularly

(c) Whether Tricki had worn the correct coat according to the weather

(d) Both (b) and (c)

Ans. (d) Both (b) and (c)

(a) fruits and vegetables

(b) injections and medicines

(c) no food for two days

(d) chocolates

Ans. (c) no food for two days

(a) One day

(b) Four days

(c) Two days

(d) Six days

Ans. (c) Two days

(a) A compounder

(b) A doctor

(c) A neighbour of Mrs. Pumphrey

(d) A trainer of dogs

Ans. (b) A doctor

(a) Barking

(b) Attacking

(c) Biting

(d) Greed

Ans. (d) Greed

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutrition as he was weak and dull. So, she started giving him extra food like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him sleep. She also gave him cream cakes and chocolates. In this way, she was responsible for Tricki’s poor condition.

Ans. Dr. Herriot diagnosed that the only fault of Tricki for his health condition was his greed for food.

He did not know to refuse food. He would tackle a meal at any hour of the day or night.

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey was ringing a dozen times a day because she was worried about Tricki because he was unwell. She felt that he was suffering from a serious health issue such as malnutrition, as he had become dull and seemed to have no energy.

Ans. The doctor, James Herriot, gave the same treatment to Tricki as he would give to any overweight and lazy dog. He cut down Tricki’s food intake and kept him under strict of observation for the initial days at the hospital. He gradually increased Tricki’s food intake and set him free for physical activities to improve his health.

Ans. The only way to save Tricki was to cut down his food intake and keep him under strict observation for the initial days at the hospital. The doctor gradually increased his food intake and set him free for physical activities.

Ans. The behaviour of the doctor towards Tricki was very kind. and caring. The doctor tried to help the dog in any possible way by advise or by admitting him into a hospital. He was also very strict but altogether kind as he cared about the dog and helped him in each step.

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is unwell. She feels that he is suffering from a serious health issue such as malnutrition, as he has become dull and seems to have no energy.

Ans. To help Tricki and to improve his condition, Mrs. Pumphrey starts giving him extra food like malt, cod-liver oil and Horlicks, between his main meals. She also continues to give him sweets like cream cakes and chocolates. She is not wise in doing so because overfeeding Tricki is worsening his condition instead of improving it. It has made him very fat and lazy.

Ans. No, the narrator is not as rich as Tricki’s mistress, Mrs. Pumphery. We can say so because the narrator seems fascinated by how much Mrs. Pumphrey spends on the well-being and maintenance of her pet. He is unusually surprised by the enriching items she sends for Tricki as he cannot afford them for himself.

Ans. Mr. Herriot is tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest because of the good food and wine he is enjoying owing to Tricki’s presence. He does not want to lose the luxurious inflow of fresh eggs, wine and brandy that Tricki’s mistress, Mrs. Pumphrey sends for her dog.

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey thinks that Tricki’s recovery is “A Triumph of Surgery” because according to her, his illness was very serious. She was of the opinion that there were very few chances of Tricki’s improvement and he needed. immediate medical attention. Thus, for her, Tricki’s revival without any medication was a great achievement.

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey, a rich lady, overpampers her dog, Tricki. She wants Tricki to live as luxuriously as she lives. To make sure that her dog lives a lavish life, she not only makes sure that Tricki has everything but also fulfils his greed. Her love and care for Tricki makes her overfeed him. She feeds him extra food in between his main meals and does not reduce sweets like cream cakes and chocolates. In her love for Tricki, she never realised that Tricki is a greedy dog and her over-caring nature would harm him. Even though the surgeon prescribes her a diet for Tricki, she was not able to follow it. Consequently, Tricki’s condition gets worse.

He becomes lazy, inactive and very fat. Tricki’s excessive diet spoilt his health to such an extent that he had to be hospitalised. Mrs. Pumphrey’s fondness and care for Tricki leads her to provide excess of food for her dog, even in the hospital. This shows that excess of everything can be harmful.

Ans. Dr. James Herriot was a capable veterinary surgeon who treated Tricki. He was a compassionate doctor and a wise and sympathetic human being. He showed his capabilities almost immediately when he advised Mrs. Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet after understanding his symptoms. Dr. Herriot was also an understanding and tactful person as he knew exactly how to free Tricki from the spoiling love of Mrs. Pumphrey.

He did not operate upon the dog unnecessarily and adopted a practical approach to treat him. His method worked and soon Tricki was transformed into an energetic dog. Mr. James was a caring and polite individual as he successfully tackled Mrs. Pumphrey’s anxiety about Tricki’s recovery patiently.

Ans. Tricki, a small, loved and playful dog, is characterised by his long hair and chubby face. With a fluffy and soft coat, Tricki demands regular grooming, as can be seen in Mrs. Pumphrey’s constant attention to his appearance. Though occasionally demanding and sensitive, Tricki’s loyalty to Mrs. Pumphrey shines through in his desire to be by her side at all times. This loyalty is depicted when Tricki eagerly follows Mrs. Pumphrey’s every move, indicating his deep bond with his owner.

However, Tricki was overweight and looked like a bloated sausage with four legs. His only fault is that he is greedy when it comes to food.

Ans. The narrator, a veterinary surgeon, is a capable and wise doctor. He handles Tricki properly, which shows that he is sincere about his profession.

He does not operate upon the dog unnecessarily and cures him by changing his diet and activities.

He is a tactful person as he knew exactly how to convince Mrs. Pumphrey to hospitalise Tricki for a surgery. His decision to inform Mrs. Pumphrey to take Tricki home supports his sensibilities even though he was tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest because he liked the good food and wine which Mrs. Pumphrey sents for her dog.