English subject
Understanding Tricki's Tale
Test your comprehension of the story featuring Tricki, the beloved dog, and his adventures with Mrs. Pumphrey and the veterinary surgeon. This quiz dives into key themes, character descriptions, and vocabulary used in the text.
Enhance your literary knowledge with engaging questions covering:
- Character traits and motivations
- Important vocabulary definitions
- Plot details and summaries
Question 1.Why is the narrator tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest?
Because he loved Tricki
He thought Mrs. Pumphrey woudn’t take good care of Tricki
They would lose all Luxuries like eggs, wine and brandy
None of the above
Question 2.Was Tricki happy on seeing Mrs. Pumphrey?
Yes
No
Maybe
She showed no emotionsr
Question 3.How would you decribe Mrs. Pumphrey?
Loving
Over-doing
Intelligent
Rational
Question 4.“In two weeks he had been transformed into a lithe, hard-musled animal” . What is the meaning of the word “lithe”?
Dirty
Graceful
Misbehaving
Rude
Question 5.How did the staff benefit from Mrs Pumphrey’s overdoing?
Breakfast with eggs
Lunch with wine
Dinner with brandy
All of the above
Question 6.What is the meaning of the word “convalescing”?
Condescending
Worsen
Disappointing
Recover
Question 7.What is the meaning of the word “scrimmage”?
Fight
Play
Run
None of the above
Question 8.What did the dogs know about food?
Last ones will be liable to have competition for the leftover food
There was no competition
It wasn’t good
It was the best part of the day
Question 9.for how many days he was given no food?
1
2
3
5
Question 10.What was best according to the vet?
To take him to the hospital
To take him for a walk
To let him have sugar
Both b and c
Question 11.What is the meaning of ‘distraught’?
Bend
Worried
Upset
Both b and c
Question 12.What did the doctor advise?
Cut his food
Give him more exercise
Keep him on a very strict diet
All of the above
Question 13.Who is Hodgkin?
Dog owner
Gardener
Veterinary surgeon
Dog
Question 14.What problem does Mrs Pumphrey think Tricki has?
Diarrhoea
Malnutrition
Allergies
All of the above
Question 15.Who does “I” refer to in the story?
Tricki
Mrs. Pumphrey
Veterinary surgeon
None of the above
Question 16.What was Tricki’s main fault?
Fatness
Inactivity
Laziness
Greed
Question 17.Mrs Pumphrey was a very…….. Lady.
Miser
Poor
Cruel
Rich
Question 18.What did Mrs Pumphrey think her dog is suffering from?
Fever
Malnutrition
Stomach pain
Footsore
Question 19.“I think I know a cure for you.” Who is ‘I’?
Mrs Pumphrey
Mrs Pumphrey’s husband
Mr Herriot
Mrs Pumphrey’s servant
Question 20. What did the doctor give Tricki at his clinic?
Many injections
Medicines
No food for two days
Only milk and chocolate
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