L-1 A Triumph of Surgery, 10th-Eng

Lesson - 1 A Triumph of Surgery ( James Herriot)

यह ट्रिकी नाम के एक छोटे कुत्ते की कहानी है। उसकी मालकिन, श्रीमति पम्फरे, एक अमीर महिला थी। वह कुत्ते को अधिक खाना खिलाती थी इसलिए ट्रिकी बहुत मोटा हो गया और बीमार पड़ गया। जानवरों के डॉक्टर, मि० हैरियट, Tricki की हालत को देखकर हैरान रह गये। वह ट्रिकी की समस्या को जानते थे। ट्रिकी का एकमात्र दोष था लालच। इसलिए Mr. Herriot ने Mrs. Pumphrey को कहा कि ट्रिकी को अस्पताल में रखना होगा। मि० हैरियट कुत्ते को ले गया। अस्पताल में उसने कुते को कोई दवाई नहीं दी। उसने ट्रिकी को कम खाना दिया व उसे खेलने का व exercise करने का पूरा मौका दिया। कुछ दिनों के बाद ट्रिकी ने अपने आस-पास के माहौल में रुचि लेनी शुरू की। जब मि० हैरियट ने श्रीमति पम्फरे को ट्रिकी के सुधार की बात बताई तो श्रीमती पम्फरे ने ट्रिकी के लिए अंडे, ब्राण्डी और वाइन भेजनी शुरू कर दी। मि० हैरियट और उसके साथियों ने इन चीजों का आनन्द लिया। लगभग दो सप्ताह बाद मि० हैरियट ने श्रीमति पम्फरे को ट्रिकी को घर ले जाने के लिए कहा। श्रीमति पन्फरे ने इसे "अस्पताल की Victory" बताया।

 
Very Short Type Q-Ans.
 
1.  Who is the author of ‘A Triumph of Surgery?
Ans. James Herriot
 
2.  What is the name of Mrs. Pumphrey's dog?
Ans. Tricki
 
3. According to Mrs. Pumphrey, the dog was suffering from?
Ans. The dog was suffering from malnutrition
 
4. Who was Hodgkin?
Ans. Hodgkin was a gardener
 
5.  For how many days Tricki was kept only on water?
Ans. For two days
 
6.  What was the name of greyhound?
Ans. Joe
 
7.  Who became an accepted member of the gang?
Ans. Tricki
 
8.  How many eggs daily reached to the hospital?
Ans. Two dozen
 
9.  Who was Chauffeur?
Ans. Chauffeur was a driver
 
10. Who is James Herriot?
Ans. A veterinary doctor
 
11. What was Tricki’s real disease?
Ans.Tricki's real disease was over-feeding
 
12. Which type of Lady was Mrs. Pumphrey?
Ans. She was rich lady
 
13. What was Tricki’s main fault?
Ans. He was greedy

14. Who was considered as 'an uninteresting object' in the hospital?
Ans. Tricki 

15. What was Mr. Herriot's strict advice to Mrs. Pumphrey?
Ans. To cut down sweet things for Tricki 

Short Type Q-Ans.

*1. Why was Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?*

Ans. Mrs Pumphrey was worried about Tricki because he was unwell. He had refused to eat food and was vomiting. She felt that he was suffering from a serious health issue such as malnutrition.

*2. Why does Mrs Pumphrey think the dog’s recovery is ‘a triumph of surgery’?*

Ans. Mrs Pumphrey thinks that Tricki’s recovery is a triumph of surgery because his illness was very serious. She thought that there were very few chances to improve Tricki’s health and he needed immediate medical attention. Thus, his recovery without any medical treatment was a great achievement.

*3. Why was Mr. Herriot shocked at Tricki’s appearance?*

Ans. Dr Herriot was shocked at Tricki's appearance because he had become hugely fat. His eyes looked bloodshot and his tongue lolled from his jaws. He could walk with difficulty.

*4. From which real disease was Tricki suffering?*

Ans. His real disease was that he was overfed and he didn't deny any food which was given by his mistress. Tricki's disease was vomiting due to overfeeding.

*5. Why is Mr. Herriot tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent  guest?*

Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey  started to send eggs and wine for Tricki. But Mr. Herriot did not give him all these things. He used these things himself with his friends. They had a good lunch and dinner. Therefore Mr. Herriot was tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent  guest.

*6.Describe the 'parting scene' between  Tricki and Mrs. Pumphrey?*

Ans. When Mr. Herriot was taking Tricki to the hospital. Mrs. Pumphrey was weeping. Her staff members were also in tears. They rushed with Tricki's belongings such as bowls, beds, cushions etc. Everybody was sad.

1. What was the main reason for Tricki's illness?

Ans: Tricki’s main fault was his greed. He never refused food and would tackle a meal at any hour of the day or night.

2. How did Tricki behave at the hospital for the first two days?

Ans: For the first two days, Tricki was kept only on water. He lay motionless on the carpet, showing no interest in his surroundings or the other dogs.

3. What does the title "A Triumph of Surgery" mean?

Ans: It means a victory of medical practice. Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki was cured by a complex surgery, but in reality, he was cured simply by a proper diet and exercise.

Long-Answer

*1. Give a brief character sketch of Tricki.*

Ans. Tricki was a small dog. His rich mistress Mrs. Pumphrey loved him like her son. She had many beds, clothes and bowls for him. Due to overfeeding he became hugely fat like a bloadted sausage. Dr. Herriot knew that Tricki’s real disease was overfeeding. He had lost all his energy. Mr. Herriot took him to his clinic and cut down his extra things to eat. Tricki's mistress sent eggs and wine for him. But Mr. Herriot did not give him all these things. He used these things himself with his friends.  He only gave him plenty of water for two days. Tricki regained energy and enjoyed playing with other dogs. And thus he was recovered from his illness without any medical treatment.