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Chapter 10: A Triumph of Surgery — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was Tricki in the chapter 'A Triumph of Surgery'?

Answer: B. A small pet dog of Mrs Pumphrey — Tricki was Mrs Pumphrey's pet dog. He became ill because of overfeeding and lack of exercise.

Q: What was the name of Tricki’s owner?

Answer: B. Mrs Pumphrey — The dog Tricki belonged to Mrs Pumphrey, who loved him excessively and spoiled him with food.

ENGLISH · Grade 10 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter 10: A Triumph of Surgery — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 10 ENGLISH — Chapter 10: A Triumph of Surgery, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who was Tricki in the chapter 'A Triumph of Surgery'?

A. A horse belonging to the narrator
B. A small pet dog of Mrs Pumphrey ✓
C. A cat living at the surgery
D. A stray dog found on the street

Answer: B. A small pet dog of Mrs Pumphrey
Tricki was Mrs Pumphrey's pet dog. He became ill because of overfeeding and lack of exercise.

What was the name of Tricki’s owner?

A. Mrs Hall
B. Mrs Pumphrey ✓
C. Mrs Thompson
D. Mrs Higgins

Answer: B. Mrs Pumphrey
The dog Tricki belonged to Mrs Pumphrey, who loved him excessively and spoiled him with food.

Why did Mrs Pumphrey think Tricki was 'listless'?

A. He was bored of the house
B. He had become lazy and inactive because of overeating ✓
C. He had lost his eyesight
D. He had run away from home

Answer: B. He had become lazy and inactive because of overeating
Tricki became dull and inactive because he was overweight and unhealthy due to overfeeding.

Why does the narrator call the story a 'triumph of surgery'?

A. Because a major operation was successfully performed
B. Because the dog recovered without any actual surgery ✓
C. Because the surgery building was newly opened
D. Because the vet treated many animals that day

Answer: B. Because the dog recovered without any actual surgery
The title is ironic: Tricki recovered through discipline and care, not through surgery.

Which of the following best explains the phrase 'a triumph of surgery' in the context of the chapter?

A. It refers to a successful operation performed on Tricki
B. It is a sarcastic title because no surgery was actually needed ✓
C. It means the vet won an award for surgery
D. It describes a complicated medical procedure

Answer: B. It is a sarcastic title because no surgery was actually needed
The title is ironic because Tricki’s recovery came from rest, diet, and exercise rather than surgery.

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