Practice Test

Q1) What might be the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify? Show Answer

Q2) As the extract indicates, Mrs. Pumphrey indulged Tricky and bought him many things. Choose the option that best describes the kinds of advertisements that seem likely to persuade Mrs. Pumphrey to buy something for Tricky.
(i) Statistic appeal- Such advertisements use facts and data to convince consumers to buy products.
(ii) Scarcity Appeal- Such advertisements create a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to convince people to take advantage of sale or limited period offer.
(iii) Personal Appeal- Such advertisements focus on evoking emotions to convince consumers and often relate to family or other inter-personal interactions.
(iv) Fear appeal- such advertisements focus on inspiring some kind of fear to convince consumers to take action in order to avoid certain negative or undesirable consequences. Show Answer

Q3) The narrator describes Tricky as a "pathetic little animal". The use of the word 'Pathetic' indicates that the narrator: Show Answer

Q4) Who is the speaker in the extract given above? Show Answer

Q5) Why did the speaker try to sound severe? Show Answer

Q6) The advice was given for: Show Answer

Q7) Which word in the extract means 'serious'? Show Answer

Q8) Select the opposite of 'hardened': Show Answer

Q9) What might the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify? Show Answer

Q10) As the extract indicates, Mrs. Pumphrey indulged Tricki and bought him many things.
Choose the option that best describes the kinds of advertisements that seem likely to persuade Mrs. Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki.
(i) Statistics Appeal - Such advertisements use facts and data to convince consumers to buy products.
(ii) Scarcity Appeal - Such advertisements create a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to convince people to take advantage of a sale or limited period offer.
(iii) Personal Appeal - Such advertisements focus on evoking emotions to convince consumers and often relate to family or other inter-personal interactions.
(iv) Fear Appeal- Such advertisements focus on inspiring some kind of fear to convince consumers to take action in order to avoid certain negative or undesirable consequences. Show Answer

Q11) The narrator describes Tricki as a "pathetic little animal". The use of the word 'pathetic' indicates that the narrator Show Answer

Q12) The above lines were spoken by: Show Answer

Q13) Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract.
1. Tricki was an active dog.
2. The vet knew how to heal Tricki.
3. The vet enjoyed the treats sent for Tricki.
4. Tricki now needed the treats.
5. Tricki enjoy her at the vet's for the 'surgery'.
6. The vet felt guilty about enjoying the food.
7. The vet did the right thing. Show Answer

Q14) Who was informed that the dog was all right now? Show Answer

Q15) Who cured Tricki without any medication? Show Answer

Q16) What is Mr. Herriot's profession? Show Answer

Q17) How did Mrs. Pumphrey call out Tricki's unbelievable transformation? Show Answer

Q18) "None of which had been used." Why had they not been used by Tricki? Show Answer

Q19) Why did the narrator want to have Tricki as a permanent guest? Show Answer

Q20) Was tricki happy on seeing Mrs. Pumphrey ? Show Answer

Q21) Who was responsible for Tricki's illness?
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Q22) What problem does Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki has? Show Answer

Q23) Tricki falls ill because Show Answer

Q24) What was Tricki's real disease? Show Answer

Q25) How would you describe the vet?
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Q26) What did Mrs. Pumphrey feed Tricki to build him up? Show Answer

Q27) When Tricki was seriously ill, who did Mrs. Pumphrey make a frantic call? Show Answer

Q28) What was Tricki's behaviour which made Mrs. Pumphrey anxious about him? Show Answer

Q29) How was Tricki acting? Show Answer

Q30) "I think I know a cure for you." What is the 'cure'? Show Answer

Q31) When Mr Herriot took Tricki to his clinic, Mrs Pumphrey was: Show Answer

Q32) Mrs. Pumphrey almost swooned when she was told that Tricki needed hospitalisation? Show Answer

Q33) How did the narrator mention Tricki in the group of other dogs? Show Answer

Q34) Who was Joe? Show Answer

Q35) What did the other dogs at the surgery think of Tricki? Show Answer

Q36) What is the meaning of the word "jostling"? Show Answer

Q37) At his surgery, the doctor gave Tricki no food for ..... days. Show Answer

Q38) What did Mrs Pumphrey bring at first? Show Answer

Q39) How did the staff benefit from Mrs. Pumphrey's overdoing ? Show Answer

Q40) Was the narrator waiting for a call from Mrs. Pumphrey? Show Answer

Q41) For which reason was the narrator desirous to keep Tricki as his permanent guest?
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Q42) The vet suggested that Tricki should be hospitalised for a _____. Show Answer

Q43) Two weeks before his hospitlisation, Tricki _____. Show Answer

Q44) Mrs. Pumphrey was bothered about Tricki because he _____ Show Answer

Q45) _____ used to exercise Tricki and engage him in ring throwing activity.
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Q46) In his surgery, narrator gave Tricki _____ for the first two days. Show Answer

Q47) Rearrange the sentences in the correct sequence and choose the correct option.
(a) Tricki was very happy to see his mistress and jumped into the car
(b) Tricky fell sick and the doctor was called
(c) The narrator, Mr. Herriot somehow takes Tricki to his hospital for treatment.
(d) Mr. Herriot and his partners started eating those eggs as morning breakfast. Show Answer

Q48) Rearrange the sentences in the correct sequence and choose the correct option.
(a) The greedy dog had to compete with other dogs to get food.
(b) He became quite active.
(c) Soon he lost a lot of his body weight.
(d) Tricki had put on a lot of weight and hence became lethargic. Show Answer

Q49) Assertion: Mrs. Pumphrey used to bring fresh eggs, brandy and wine in the hospital.
Reason: She wanted to thank Herriot. Show Answer

Q50) Assertion: Tricki took off from Herriot's arm and leapt into Mrs. Pumphrey's lap
Reason: Tricki was happy to see her. Show Answer

Q51) Assertion: Tricki had been transformed into a lithe, hard-muscled animal.
Reason: Tricki was pampered by the vet too much
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Q52) Assertion: The other dogs showed no interest in Tricki.
Reason: He was licking inside the bowls of other dogs. Show Answer

Q53) Assertion: Tricki's progress was rapid and he began running with other dogs.
Reason: Tricki had no medicinal treatment. Show Answer

Q54) Read the following statements, each of which describes the gist of the given extract.
Select the option that captures the essence of the extract correctly.
Statement (i) - It highlights the kind of comforts and luxuries that Tricky was used to at Home
Statement (ii) - It brings out a contrast between Tricky and Mrs. Pumphrey's state of being.
Statement (iii) - It reflects that Tricky was happier at the surgery and loved being with other dogs.
Statement (iv) - It shows Tricky's journey with his peers at the surgery and documents of his recovery.
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Q55) What does the reference to Tricky as a "silky little object" signify?
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Q56) Why does the narrator describe being "tramped on and squashed" as joys?
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Q57) "All the while, Mrs. Pumphrey hovered anxiously in the background".
Given below are different types of Pet Parenting styles described in country living, (an e-magazine).
Choose the option that best reflects the kind of Pet owner Mrs. Pumphrey was.
(i) Traffic Light Pet owners have a healthy balance of rules and freedom and give clear and consistent signals for 'yes' and 'no'.
(ii) Entranced Pet owners have the best intentions, but as soon as their pet lock eyes with them and gives their command, they are at their pet's back and call.
(iii) The Goose Pet owners go all-out in protecting their pet. They often limit their time away from their pet, especially puppies.
(iv) The Baggage Handler Pet owners love being close to their pets and going on adventures together. They are always mindful of the pet's comfort and security. Show Answer

Q58) Pick the option that reveals Tricky's characteristics in the context of 'fighting like a tiger for his share at meal times and hunting rats in the old hen house at night.'
(1) selfish (2) happy
(3) greedy (4) confident
(5) sturdy (6) cruel Show Answer

Q59) Who is the author of the story "A Triumph of Surgery"?
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Q60) What was the name of Mrs Pumphrey's dog? Show Answer

Q61) What kind of woman was Mrs. Pumphrey? Show Answer

Q62) What according to the narrator was Tricki's only fault? Show Answer

Q63) Why did Mr. Herriot prohibit Tricky from eating sweets? Show Answer

Q64) Did Mrs. Pumphrey cut down on sweets as was advised?
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Q65) What was the dog unable to play without the gardener? Show Answer

Q66) What is the name of the veterinary surgeon ? Show Answer