Question

It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest, but I knew Mrs. Pumphrey was suffering and after a fortnight, felt compelled to phone and tell her that the little dog had recovered and was awaiting collection.

(a)Why was it a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest ?

(b)What was informed to Mrs. Pumphrey on phone?

(c)Which word in the above extract means ‘a period of fifteen days ?

(d) Was Dr. Harriot a greedy Doctor ?


( triump of surgery)
class 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Mr. Harriot was tempted to keep tricky as a permanent guest as he was receiving eggs for breakfast, wine in the afternoon and brandy at night which was just as a ceremonial occasion for him

b) that he is good and recovering fast

c) fortnight

d) no Mr. Harriot wasn't a greedy doctor