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 henhouse 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.
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.