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The document discusses Mrs. Pumphrey's indulgent behavior towards her dog Tricki, buying him many things. It then describes how Tricki enjoyed joining the other dogs and finding simple pleasures like play fighting, despite Mrs. Pumphrey's anxious hovering and frequent calls about his well-being.

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The document discusses Mrs. Pumphrey's indulgent behavior towards her dog Tricki, buying him many things. It then describes how Tricki enjoyed joining the other dogs and finding simple pleasures like play fighting, despite Mrs. Pumphrey's anxious hovering and frequent calls about his well-being.

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4. 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 in order 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
Ans: B. Options (iii) and (iv)
5. 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.
Ans: C. pitied Tricki’s condition.
B. He discovered the joys of being bowled over, tramped on and
squashed every few minutes. He became an accepted member of the
gang, an unlikely, silky little object among the shaggy crew, fighting
like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and hunting rats in the old hen
house at night. He had never had such a time in his life. All the while,
Mrs Pumphrey hovered anxiously in the background, ringing a dozen
times a day for the latest bulletins. (CBSE QB,2021)
1. 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.
A. Statements I and II
B. Statements III and IV
C. Statements I and III
D. Statements II and IV
Ans: D. Statements II and IV
2. What does the reference to Tricki as a “silky little object”
signify?
A. Tricki was a very small and rather pampered dog.
B. Tricki was comfortably attired in fine silks and warm coats.
C. Unlike the other dogs, Tricki had lived in the lap of luxury with
care and grooming.
D. The narrator’s mockery of Tricki’s life and treatment with Mrs.
Pumphrey.
Ans: C. Unlike the other dogs, Tricki had lived in the lap of luxury
with care and grooming.
3. Why does the narrator describe being “tramped on and
squashed” as joys?
A. To suggest the irony about the strange ways of dogs.
B. To mention the simple pleasures of canine life.
C. To compare it to Tricki’s earlier play-time at the house.
D. To direct attention towards Tricki’s successful recovery.
Answer: B. To mention the simple pleasures of canine life.
4. “All the while, Mrs Pumphrey hovered anxiously in the
background”. Given below are different types of pet parenting
styles described in Country Living, an e-magazine.
Choose the option that best reflects the kind of pet owner Mrs.
Pumphrey was.
1. Traffic Light pet owners have a healthy balance of rules and
freedom and give clear and consistent signals for ‘yes’ and ‘no’.
2. Entranced pet owners have the best intentions, but as soon as their
pet locks eyes with them and gives their command, they are at their
pet’s beck and call.
3. The Goose pet owners go all-out in protecting their pet. They often
limit their time away from their pets, especially puppies.
4. The Baggage Handler pet owners love being close to their pets and
going on adventures together. They are always mindful of the pet’s
comfort and security .
A. Option 1
B. Option 2
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
Ans: B. Option 2
5. Pick the option that reveals Tricki’s characteristics in the
context of ‘fighting like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and
hunting rats in the old hen house at night.’
1) selfish
2) happy
3) greedy
4) confident
5) sturdy
6) cruel
A. 2, 4 and 5
B. Only 2
C. 1 and 5
D. 3, 4 and 6
Ans: A. 2, 4 and 5

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