Class 10 English Footprints without Feet Chapter 1 A Triumph of Surgery MIQs by PW

In A Triumph of Surgery, the story revolves around Tricki, a small dog whose poor health becomes a concern due to overfeeding and lack of routine. Physics Wallah provides a set of important questions from this chapter to help you focus on the parts that are usually tested in exams.

The chapter is built around the contrast between Mrs Pumphrey’s way of caring and Dr Herriot’s practical approach. Preparing these questions helps you better understand the topic, follow the sequence of events more easily, and explain them clearly in your answers. It helps you write answers that are relevant and score well.

Footprints without Feet Chapter 1 A Triumph of Surgery MIQs 

PW has compiled the most important questions with answers using the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus for A Triumph of Surgery, keeping exam patterns in mind. These questions cover the main parts of the story, including Tricki’s lifestyle, the treatment given by Dr Herriot, and the outcome.

1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

The expected call came within a few days. Mrs. Pumphrey was distraught. Tricki would eat nothing. Refused even his favourite dishes, and besides, he had bouts of vomiting. He spent all his time lying on a rug, panting. Didn't want to go for walks, didn't want to do anything.

I had made my plans in advance. The only way was to get Tricki out of the house for a period. I suggested that he be hospitalised for about a fortnight to be kept under observation. (A Triumph of Surgery)

Ans. The expected call came within a few days. Mrs Pumphrey was distraught. Tricki would eat nothing. He refused even his favourite dishes and, besides, he had bouts of vomiting. He spent all his time lying on a rug, panting. He did not want to go for walks or do anything. I had made my plans in advance. The only way was to get Tricki out of the house for a period. I suggested that he be hospitalised for about a fortnight to be kept under observation.

2. Why was Mr. Herriot shocked at Tricki's appearance?

Ans: Mr Herriot was shocked at Tricki's appearance because the dog had become overweight. He compared the dog to a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner. The dog's eyes were bloodshot and rheumy, staring straight ahead, and his tongue lolled from his jaws. This made Mr Herriot worried about Tricki.

3. How did Mrs. Pumphrey treat Tricki?

Ans: Mrs. Pumphrey was a young, rich, and well-to-do lady. She pampered her pet dog, Tricki. She used to spend on the well-being and maintenance of her pet. Once, she overfed her dog by giving him malt, cod-liver oil, fruits and vegetables, and other things. The dog also loved to eat sweets, ice creams, and chocolates. So, she could not be strict and deny him sweet treats. She gave in to Tricki's greedy demands. She was worried when her dog became listless. She could not live without him.

4. What was Mr. Herriot's strict advice? Did Mrs. Pumphrey agree to his advice? (Answer the following questions in 40-50 words)

Ans: Mr Herriot's strict advice to Mrs Pumphrey was to refrain from giving her pet dog Tricki an unnecessarily rich diet that would cause him serious illness and to give him plenty of exercise. No, Mrs Pumphrey did not agree to his advice, as she continued spoiling her dog's health by giving him rich food like malt, cod liver, cupcakes, etc., and no exercise.

5. Dr. Herriot knew his patients as well as their owners really well. Discuss.

Ans: James Herriot treats Tricki just like an overweight dog should be treated. He cuts down his food intake and keeps him under strict observation for the initial days at the hospital. He gradually increases Tricki's food and denies him the additional treats sent by Mrs Pumphrey. Mr Herriot sets Tricki free to run and play with the other dogs in the hospital for physical exercise to improve his health. This proves that Dr Herriot knew his patients as well as their owners very well.

6. Why was it important for Mrs. Pumphrey to be a little cruel in order to be kind towards Tricki?

Ans: Tricki was a greedy dog. He could never refuse to eat whatever and whenever it was given to him. He also hated exercise, and these traits led to serious health conditions. Mrs Pumphrey had to be cruel and deny Tricki his food and force him to move in order to save his life. That is why she needed to be cruel to Tricki for his sake.

A Triumph of Surgery Most Important Questions PDF by PW

PW also provides a PDF for A Triumph of Surgery that includes a set of CBSE Class 10 English important questions for practice. It covers key incidents, character-based questions, and extract-based questions from the chapter.

The PDF includes a mix of question types so you can practise properly and revise the chapter in a more organised way. You can download it below and use it for regular revision.