NCERT English Class 10th – A Triumph of Surgery Detailed Summary Introduction “A Triumph of Surgery” is a humorous and touching story written by James Herriot. The story shows the harmful effects of overfeeding pets and explains how love without discipline can spoil animals. It also highlights the intelligence of dogs and the importance of proper care and exercise. The main characters are: Dr. Herriot – a veterinary doctor Mrs. Pumphrey – a rich lady who loves her dog too much Tricki – a small dog spoiled by excessive pampering Detailed Summary Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki Dr. Herriot met Mrs. Pumphrey while walking. She was worried about her dog, Tricki . Tricki had become very fat and unhealthy. His eyes looked dull, and he had no energy. His tongue hung out, and he seemed lazy all the time. Dr. Herriot immediately understood the reason for Tricki’s poor health. Mrs. Pumphrey loved him too much and constantly fed him rich food like: cream cakes chocolates malt Horlicks eggs wi...
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NCERT English Class 10th – A Triumph of Surgery MCQs







Chapter by James Herriot

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Who is the writer of “A Triumph of Surgery”?

A. Ruskin Bond
B. James Herriot
C. Robert Frost
D. Anton Chekhov

✅ Answer: B. James Herriot

2. Who was Tricki?

A. A cat
B. A horse
C. A dog
D. A parrot

✅ Answer: C. A dog

3. Who was Tricki’s owner?

A. Mrs. Hall
B. Mrs. Pumphrey
C. Mrs. Packletide
D. Mrs. Slater

✅ Answer: B. Mrs. Pumphrey

4. Why did Tricki fall ill?

A. Due to cold weather
B. Due to an infection
C. Due to overeating
D. Due to an accident

✅ Answer: C. Due to overeating

5. What kind of food did Mrs. Pumphrey give Tricki?

A. Simple food
B. Rich and tasty food
C. Dry food only
D. Fruits only

✅ Answer: B. Rich and tasty food

6. Which of these was given to Tricki?

A. Chocolates
B. Cream cakes
C. Eggs
D. All of these

✅ Answer: D. All of these

7. What profession did Dr. Herriot belong to?

A. Teacher
B. Lawyer
C. Veterinary doctor
D. Engineer

✅ Answer: C. Veterinary doctor

8. What advice did Dr. Herriot give Mrs. Pumphrey?

A. Give more food
B. Give more sweets
C. Cut down food and give exercise
D. Keep Tricki indoors

✅ Answer: C. Cut down food and give exercise

9. What happened to Tricki later?

A. He became active
B. He stopped eating
C. He started running
D. He became thin

✅ Answer: B. He stopped eating

10. Where did Dr. Herriot take Tricki?

A. To a park
B. To a surgery
C. To a school
D. To a hotel

✅ Answer: B. To a surgery

11. What treatment did Dr. Herriot give Tricki?

A. Operation
B. Medicines
C. Healthy diet and exercise
D. Injection

✅ Answer: C. Healthy diet and exercise

12. Did Tricki receive any medicine?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Only injections
D. Only tablets

✅ Answer: B. No

13. What did Mrs. Pumphrey send for Tricki at the surgery?

A. Eggs and wine
B. Chocolates only
C. Biscuits only
D. Fruits only

✅ Answer: A. Eggs and wine

14. Who actually enjoyed the food sent for Tricki?

A. Tricki alone
B. Mrs. Pumphrey
C. Dr. Herriot and his staff
D. Other dogs

✅ Answer: C. Dr. Herriot and his staff

15. How long did Tricki stay at the surgery?

A. Two days
B. One week
C. About two weeks
D. One month

✅ Answer: C. About two weeks

16. How did Tricki become after treatment?

A. Weak and dull
B. Fat and lazy
C. Healthy and active
D. Angry

✅ Answer: C. Healthy and active

17. Why is the title “A Triumph of Surgery” humorous?

A. Because surgery failed
B. Because no real surgery happened
C. Because Tricki escaped
D. Because Mrs. Pumphrey laughed

✅ Answer: B. Because no real surgery happened

18. What is the main message of the story?

A. Pets should not be loved
B. Overfeeding is harmful
C. Doctors are strict
D. Dogs like sweets

✅ Answer: B. Overfeeding is harmful

19. What type of woman was Mrs. Pumphrey?

A. Strict
B. Careless
C. Overprotective and loving
D. Cruel

✅ Answer: C. Overprotective and loving

20. Which quality best describes Dr. Herriot?

A. Greedy
B. Wise and caring
C. Lazy
D. Rude

✅ Answer: B. Wise and caring

One Word / Fill in the Blanks MCQs

21. Tricki was a ______ dog.

A. stray
B. pampered
C. wild
D. dangerous

✅ Answer: B. pampered

22. Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki was suffering from ______.

A. weakness
B. fever
C. hunger
D. injury

✅ Answer: A. weakness

23. Tricki recovered mainly because of ______.

A. surgery
B. injections
C. discipline and exercise
D. expensive food

✅ Answer: C. discipline and exercise

Important Exam Tip

Most questions from this chapter are based on:

  • Tricki’s illness

  • Mrs. Pumphrey’s overpampering

  • Dr. Herriot’s treatment

  • Humor in the title

  • Moral of the story

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