Class 10 English (Footprints Without Feet)

1. Who is the author of the story 'A Triumph of Surgery'?

• A. James Herriot
• B. Ruskin Bond
• C. Robert Arthur
• D. H.G. Wells

2. Who was Tricki in the story?

• A. A small dog
• B. A veterinary doctor
• C. A pet cat
• D. A servant

3. Who was Mrs. Pumphrey?

• A. A wealthy and loving owner of Tricki
• B. The veterinary surgeon's assistant
• C. A dog trainer
• D. James Herriot's housekeeper

4. What main flaw or problem did Tricki have?

• A. Greed for food
• B. Extreme laziness by birth
• C. Aggressive behavior
• D. Chronic skin disease

5. How did Tricki look when Mr. Herriot saw him in the street?

• A. Like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner
• B. Active and energetic
• C. Thin and malnourished
• D. Fierce and aggressive

6. What extra snacks did Mrs. Pumphrey feed Tricki between meals, believing he suffered from malnutrition?

• A. Malt, cod-liver oil, and a bowl of Horlicks
• B. Green vegetables and boiled eggs
• C. Dry dog biscuits and fresh milk only
• D. Raw meat and bones

7. What was Tricki's favorite sweet treat that Mrs. Pumphrey couldn't refuse to give him?

• A. Cream cakes and chocolates
• B. Ice cream and fruit cakes
• C. Sweet biscuits and pudding
• D. Candies and pastries

8. Who was Hodgson in the story?

• A. The gardener
• B. The driver
• C. The cook
• D. The vet assistant

9. What strict warning did Mr. Herriot give to Mrs. Pumphrey regarding Tricki's health?

• A. To cut down his sweets and give him plenty of exercise
• B. To give him antibiotics immediately
• C. To hire a personal dog trainer
• D. To keep him in a cold room

10. What happened to Tricki a few days after Herriot's warning?

• A. He refused to eat anything and had bouts of vomiting
• B. He ran away from home
• C. He bit the gardener
• D. He became extremely active

11. For how long did Mr. Herriot decide to hospitalize Tricki?

• A. A fortnight (14 days)
• B. One month
• C. One week
• D. Two days

12. What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction when Herriot took Tricki away to the surgery?

• A. She wailed and almost fainted with sorrow
• B. She became furious with the doctor
• C. She was happy that Tricki would get medical treatment
• D. She hired a private ambulance

13. What kind of treatment did Dr. Herriot give Tricki during the first two days at the surgery?

• A. Plenty of water and no food
• B. High doses of medicine and injections
• C. High-protein diet and milk
• D. Surgical operation on his stomach

14. On which day did Tricki start showing interest in his surroundings and whimper at the door?

• A. On the third day
• B. On the first day
• C. On the tenth day
• D. On the seventh day

15. Who was Tristan in the story?

• A. Herriot's veterinary assistant/partner
• B. Mrs. Pumphrey's butler
• C. The leader of the greyhounds
• D. A neighbor

16. What was the name of the greyhound at the surgery?

• A. Joe
• B. Jack
• C. Rocky
• D. Bruno

17. What did Mrs. Pumphrey start sending to the surgery when she heard Tricki was convalescing?

• A. Fresh eggs, wine, and brandy
• B. Meat bowls and bones
• C. Cakes and chocolates
• D. Dog toys and new cushions

18. Who actually consumed the eggs, wine, and brandy sent for Tricki?

• A. Dr. Herriot and his partners/staff
• B. Tricki and the other hospital dogs
• C. The hospital patients
• D. The local shelter workers

19. Why was Dr. Herriot tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest?

• A. Because of the daily supply of eggs, wine, and brandy sent by Mrs. Pumphrey
• B. Because he grew attached to Tricki
• C. Because Tricki guarded his clinic well
• D. Because Mrs. Pumphrey paid a huge daily fee

20. How did Tricki transform physically during his 14-day stay at the surgery?

• A. He became a lithe, hard-muscled animal
• B. He became weak and skinny
• C. He lost his eyesight
• D. He remained bloated and fat

21. How did Tricki react when he saw Mrs. Pumphrey in her car upon her arrival?

• A. He took a tremendous leap into her lap and licked her face
• B. He barked at her and ran away
• C. He ignored her and stayed with Dr. Herriot
• D. He growled softly in fear

22. What did Mrs. Pumphrey call Tricki's recovery at the end of the story?

• A. "A Triumph of Surgery!"
• B. "A Medical Miracle!"
• C. "A Divine Blessing!"
• D. "A Great Victory!"

23. Was any actual surgical operation performed on Tricki?

• A. No medical operation was performed
• B. Yes, a minor stomach operation
• C. Yes, a throat surgery
• D. Yes, an eye surgery

24. What ironical element is highlighted by the phrase 'A Triumph of Surgery'?

• A. The dog was cured without any actual surgery or medicine
• B. The surgery failed completely
• C. The doctor charged no fees
• D. The dog refused to return home

25. What key moral lesson does 'A Triumph of Surgery' teach us?

• A. Excess of pampering and overindulgence can be harmful to health
• B. Pets should always be given expensive food
• C. Veterinary doctors always perform unnecessary surgeries
• D. Dogs do not need exercise