The Adventures of Toto – Q&A

Short & easy answers from Class 9 'Moments' Chapter 2

Think About It

1. How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for 5 rupees and added him to his pets.

2. “Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?
He had bright eyes, white teeth, and a useful tail. He looked cute but naughty.

3. Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does ticket collector call Toto a dog?
To collect pension. Toto was hidden in a canvas bag.
Toto grinned at the ticket collector, so he thought Toto was a dog and charged 3 rupees.

4. How does Toto take a bath? How does he almost boil himself?
He copied the narrator – tested water, then sat in a bowl and used soap.
He sat in a kettle on fire. Water started boiling. Grandmother saved him.

5. Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?
Toto was too naughty. He broke dishes and tore clothes. The family was poor and couldn’t afford losses. So Grandfather sold him.

🐒 Toto was clever but too much trouble!