Put the following events in their right order as they take place
in the story (The Triumph Of Surgery)
:
i. James Herriot stops his car and sees the poor health of Mrs. Pumphrey’s dog, Tricki.
ii. Mrs. Pumphrey’s anxiousness about Tricki’s health went away on learning that Tricki
was convalescing satisfactorily.
iii. Herriot decides to hospitalize Tricki for a fortnight to treat him.
iv. She started to send eggs, wine and brandy for Tricki to enrich his blood and improve
his health.
v. Tricki transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one.
vi James Herriot calls Mrs. Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home.
vii. Tricki was kept on a strict diet in the hospital. His diet was increased according to the
improvements he showed.
viii. Mrs. Pumphery continues to overfeed Tricki, which worsens his condition.
xi. Tricki’s hospitalization left Mrs. Pumphrey and helpers at home in tears.
x. She phones Herriot for help on noticing Triki’s deteriorating health.
ix. These items were instead enjoyed by James Herriot and his partner.
xii. He advises Mrs. Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet and make him exercise daily.
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Answer:
they take place
in the story (The Triumph Of Surgery)
:
i. James Herriot stops his car and sees the poor health of Mrs. Pumphrey’s dog, Tricki.
ii. Mrs. Pumphrey’s anxiousness about Tricki’s health went away on learning that Tricki
was convalescing satisfactorily.
iii. Herriot decides to hospitalize Tricki for a fortnight to treat him.
iv. She started to send eggs, wine and brandy for Tricki to enrich his blood and improve
his health.
v. Tricki transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one.
vi James Herriot calls Mrs. Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home.
vii. Tricki was kept on a strict diet in the hospital. His diet was increased according to the
improvements he showed.
viii. Mrs. Pumphery continues to overfeed Tricki, which worsens his condition.
xi. Tricki’s hospitalization left Mrs. Pumphrey and helpers at home in tears.
x. She phones Herriot for help on noticing Triki’s deteriorating health.
ix. These items were instead enjoyed by James Herriot and his partner.
xii. He advises Mrs. Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet and make him exercise daily.