Dr. Herriot was worried about Tricki's health. Upon seeing the dog with his owner, Mrs. Pumphrey, he was shocked by how he looked. The dog had put on a lot of weight. His eyes were red and his tongue was hanging out. The surgeon was very worried about the dog because it was in such bad shape.
How did Tricki look when Dr. Herriot saw him with Mrs. Pumphrey?
(a) Sleek and healthy
(b) Skinny and malnourished
(c) Overweight with red eyes and tongue hanging out
(d) Playful and energetic
Solution
(c) Overweight with red eyes and tongue hanging out
What did Dr. Herriot think about Tricki's condition?
(a) He was impressed by Tricki's fitness
(b) He was not concerned about Tricki's health
(c) He was shocked and very worried about Tricki's bad shape
(d) He thought Tricki was aging gracefully
Solution
(c) He was shocked and very worried about Tricki's bad shape
What was Dr. Herriot worried about regarding Tricki?
(a) Tricki's lack of exercise
(b) Tricki's excessive weight gain
(c) Tricki's aggressive behavior
(d) Tricki's fur color
Solution
(b) Tricki's excessive weight gain
Suggested Reading: Why was the narrator shocked at Tricki’s appearance?
How did Mrs Pumphrey and her servants behave when Tricki was being taken away to the surgery?
Solution
Mrs Pumphrey started crying upon realising that Tricki was being taken away to the surgery. All the servants were woken up. They rushed in and out carrying all the things that Tricki would need after hospitalisation. These things included beds, cushions, toys, bowls, coats etc.
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