Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
They were days of deep content, starting well with the extra egg in the morning, improved and sustained by the midday wine and finishing luxuriously round the fire with the brandy. It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest, but I knew Mrs Pumphrey was suffering and after a fortnight, felt compelled to phone and tell her that the little dog had recovered and was awaiting collection.
1. Why was it a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest?
(i) It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest in the hospital because Dr. Herriot and his partners didn't want to lose the treat, i.e. two cheesecakes and a bottle of scotch.
(ii) It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest in the hospital because Dr. Herriot and his partners had come to adore the small and friendly dog.
(ii) It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest in the hospital because Dr. Herriot and his partners wanted to keep Tricki as their own pet.
(iii) It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest in the hospital because Dr. Herriot and his partners didn't want to lose the treat, i.e. two dozen fresh eggs and bottles of wine.
2. What was informed to Mrs. Pumphrey on the phone?
(i) Mrs. Pumphrey was informed that Tricki had developed a fever during the night.
(ii) Mrs. Pumphrey was informed that Tricki was too overweight for surgery, and could not be treated.
(iii) Mrs. Pumphrey was informed that Tricki had recovered and she could come and collect her.
(iv) Mrs. Pumphrey was informed that Tricki would need to stay at the hospital for two more months before he was fully recovered.
3. Why did Mr. Herriot's mind change?
(i) Mr. Herriot knew that Mrs. Pumphrey was suffering. So, he felt compelled to phone her and tell her that her little dog had recovered and was awaiting collection.
(ii) Mr. Herriot knew that Mrs. Pumphrey was suffering. So, he felt compelled to phone her and tell her that he would need to keep Tricki under observation for three weeks more.
(iii) Mr. Herriot knew that Mrs. Pumphrey was very rich. So, he felt compelled to phone her and tell her that Tricki would need to stay at the hospital for a few more days.
(iv) Mr. Herriot knew that Mrs. Pumphrey was very rich. So, he felt compelled to phone her and tell her that her dog had recovered and was awaiting collection.
4. Why does Mr. Herriot feel deep content?
(i) Mr. Herriot feels deep content because Tricki's recovery is progressing very well and he feels accomplished as a doctor.
(ii) Mr. Herriot feels deep content because of all the .ne quality food Mrs. Pumphrey had sent to the hospital to help with Tricki's recovery.
(iii) Mr. Herriot feels deep content as he is drunk on the brandy that was sent by Mrs. Pumphrey.
(iv) Mr. Herriot feels deep content as he can take multiple naps during the day and is therefore, always well-rested.
5. What do you think, the above lines describe about the behaviour of the rich woman?
(i) We can ascertain that Mrs. Pumphrey was extremely attached to her dog Tricki. She didn't hesitate to splurge on eggs and brandy to aid in Tricki's recovery. It is also clear that she understands canine dietary needs perfectly.
(ii) He can ascertain that Mrs. Pumphrey was an extremely shrewd woman who knew that her dog would recover faster, and be better taken care of, if his doctors were kept happy. So, she sent them eggs and brandy. (iii) He can ascertain that Mrs. Pumphrey was extremely attached to her dog Tricki. She didn't hesitate to splurge on eggs and brandy to aid in Tricki's recovery. It is also clear that she does not understand canine dietary needs. (iv) He can ascertain that Mrs. Pumphrey was a frivolous woman who wasted money on materialistic things like shoes and coats, without bothering to question whether or not the expense was required.
