Arihant all in one english language and literature class 10 Solutions for Chapter 1 a triumph of surgery by james herriot

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What made James Herriot expect a call from Mrs Pumphrey? (CBSE 2015)

Ans: James Herriot's encounter with Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki's condition made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki's health in danger.

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And did you cut down on the sweet things as I told you?,"

Why does the speaker enquire if the sweet is, things have been cut down?

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Why was Dr. Herriot really worried about Tricki?

Dr Herriot was really worried about Tricki's health as the dog had become hugely fat. Such a miserable condition of the dog really worried the surgeon.

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As I moved off, Mrs Pumphrey, with a despairing cry, threw an armful of the little coats through the window. I looked in the mirror before I turned the corner of the drive; everybody was in tears.

Where was the speaker going and with whom?

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"Poor old lad", I said. "You haven't a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you". (CBSE 2012)

What cure did the speaker know?

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"You must harden your heart and help him in a strict diet."

Why does Mr Herriot suggest this to Mrs Pumphrey?

Mr Herriot suggest this to Mrs Pumphrey because he knew Mrs Pumphrey's love and care had harmed her dog.

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"Poor old lad", I said. "You haven't a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you". (CBSE 2012)

Why does the speaker say -poor old lad"?

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