(The Triumph of Surgery) Q. 46. Read the following statements, each of which describes the gist of the given extract. Select the option that captures the essence of the extract correctly. Statement (i) - It highlights the kind of comforts and luxuries that Tricki was used to at home. Statement (ii) - It brings out a contrast between Tricki and Mrs. Pumphrey's state of being. Statement (iii) – It reflects that Tricki was happier at the surgery, and loved being with other dogs. Statement (iv) – It shows Tricki's journey with his peers at the surgery, and documents his recovery B) (iii) and (iv)
D) (ii) and (iv)
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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.”
i What might the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify?
a) Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society reflected in Tricki’s lifestyle.
b) The staff’s love for Tricki, which matched that of Mrs Pumphrey
c) The grand life of comforts and luxuries that Tricki enjoyed.
d) Mrs Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff.
ii Given below are emoticons reflecting various expressions and reactions. Choose the option that correctly describes the narrator’s mindset in the given extract.
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a) Options (i) and (iii)
b) Options (ii) and (iv)
c) Options (iii) and (v)
d) Options (ii) and (v)
iii Given below are some well-known quotes shared by the staff to console Mrs Pumphrey, after Tricki’s departure.
Choose the option that correctly identifies the quote that IS NOT appropriate to the consolation offered.
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a) Option (i)
b) Option (ii)
c) Option (iii)
d) Option (iv)
iv As the extract indicates, Mrs Pumphrey indulged Tricki and bought him many things. Choose the option that best describes the kinds of advertisement/s that seem likely to persuade Mrs Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki.
(i) Statistics Appeal – Such advertisements use facts and data to convince consumers to buy products.
(ii) Scarcity Appeal – Such advertisements create a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to convince people to take advantage of a sale or limited period offer.
(iii) Personal Appeal – Such advertisements focus on evoking emotions to convince consumers and often relate to family or other interpersonal interactions.
(iv) Fear Appeal – Such advertisements focus on inspiring some kind of fear to convince
consumers to take action to avoid certain negative or undesirable consequences.
a) Options (i), (ii) and (iv)
b) Options (iii) and (iv)
c) Options (i), (iii) and (iv)
d) Option (ii) only
v The narrator describes Tricki as a “pathetic little animal”. The use of the word ‘pathetic’ indicates that the narrator
a) was very fond of Tricki.
b) thought Tricki was contemptible.
c) pitied Tricki’s condition.
d) believed Tricki’s health was deteriorating.
Answer Key for MCQ (A)
i – d
ii – b
iii – d
iv – b
v – c