1. WHAT MIGHT THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE HOUSEHOLD IN THE ABOVE EXTRACT SIGNIFY? 0
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MRS. PUMPHREY'S STATUS IN SOCIETY TEFLECTED IN TRICKLY'S LIFESTYLE
THE STAFF'S LOVE FOR TRICKY
THE GRAND LIFE OF COMFORTS AND LUXURIES THAT TRICKY ENJOYED
MRS. PUMPHREY S INDULGENCE AND ANXIETY ACTED UPON BY THE STAFF
Answers
The correct answer is d) Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff.
The extract in question is:
The entire staff was roused and maids rushed in and out bringing his day bed, his night bed, favourite cushions, toys and rubber rings, breakfast bowl, lunch bowl, supper bowl. Realising that my car would never hold all the stuff, I started to drive away. 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. Out on the road, I glanced down at the pathetic little animal gasping on the seat by my side. I patted the head and Tricki made a brave effort to wag his tail. “Poor old lad,” I said. “You haven’t a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you.”
The passage clearly shows Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence (meaning over-pampering) and anxiety (meaning worry) regarding her dog, Tricki. She treated the dog in such a loving way that it ruined his health. The dog, who simply needs a bowl for food, had a different bowl for each meal. Also, Tricki had a day bed and a night bed, and a bunch of cushions to lie on. These are all unnecessary things and only show her love for her pet. She spoiled the dog’s habits and health. Her staff too, behaved like her, carrying out instructions and continuing to pamper the dog.
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Answer:
Answer is (d) I, e Mrs Pumphrey's indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff.