MCQ Test - A Triumph of Surgery

1. Who wrote A Triumph of Surgery?

A. James Herriot

B. Ruskin Bond

C. R. K. Narayan

D. Charles Dickens

2. Who was Tricki?

A. A horse

B. A cat

C. A dog

D. A rabbit

3. Who owned Tricki?

A. Mrs Hall

B. Mrs Pumphrey

C. Mrs Mason

D. Mrs Frank

4. Who treated Tricki?

A. Mr Keesing

B. Mr Chubukov

C. Mr Maxwell

D. Mr Herriot

5. Why did Tricki become overweight?

A. Overfeeding and lack of exercise

B. A broken leg

C. A lack of sleep only

D. An accident

6. What was Tricki's condition at the beginning?

A. Very energetic

B. Overweight and lethargic

C. Extremely aggressive

D. Unable to see

7. What advice did Mr Herriot give Mrs Pumphrey?

A. Give Tricki more sweets

B. Keep Tricki indoors all day

C. Control his food and provide exercise

D. Stop taking him for walks forever

8. Why did Mr Herriot take Tricki to the surgery?

A. To teach him tricks

B. To sell him

C. To enter him in a competition

D. To help him recover through proper care

9. What did Tricki initially receive at the surgery?

A. A large feast

B. No food for a short period

C. Chocolate and sweets

D. Rich cakes

10. How did the other dogs help Tricki?

A. They taught him to read

B. They gave him medicine

C. Their company encouraged him to play and exercise

D. They carried him everywhere

11. How long did Tricki stay at the surgery?

A. About a fortnight

B. One day

C. Six months

D. One year

12. What did Mrs Pumphrey send to the surgery?

A. Books and clothes

B. Eggs and wine

C. Toys and shoes

D. School supplies

13. What did Tricki need most to recover?

A. More sweets

B. A major operation

C. A rich diet

D. A controlled diet and exercise

14. Did Tricki undergo surgery?

A. Yes, twice

B. Yes, once

C. No

D. The story does not mention any treatment

15. How did Tricki behave after recovering?

A. He became active and playful

B. He refused to move

C. He became more overweight

D. He stopped eating forever

16. What was Mrs Pumphrey's reaction when Tricki recovered?

A. She was angry

B. She was overjoyed

C. She was disappointed

D. She ignored him

17. What does the title A Triumph of Surgery suggest ironically?

A. That Tricki won a race

B. That surgery was performed on Mrs Pumphrey

C. That Tricki became a doctor

D. That Tricki recovered without an operation

18. Which quality best describes Mrs Pumphrey?

A. Unkind to animals

B. Careless about Tricki

C. Overly indulgent towards her dog

D. Uninterested in pets

19. What is Mr Herriot's profession?

A. Veterinary surgeon

B. School teacher

C. Lawyer

D. Shopkeeper

20. What is the main message of the story?

A. Pets should never exercise

B. Responsible feeding and exercise are essential for pet health

C. All illnesses require surgery

D. Pets should eat sweets daily

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Chapter 12 - A Triumph of Surgery