Q. Who is the author of The Adventures of Toto?
Ans. The story was written by Ruskin Bond.
Q. Who bought Toto?
Ans. The narrator’s grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver.
Q. How much did grandfather pay for Toto?
Ans. Grandfather paid five rupees for Toto.
Q. Why did grandfather buy Toto?
Ans. He bought Toto because he was fond of animals and wanted to keep Toto as a pet.
Q. What kind of animal was Toto?
Ans. Toto was a small monkey with bright eyes and a mischievous nature.
Q. What did Toto look like?
Ans. Toto had bright eyes, pearly white teeth, a quick smile and a long tail.
Q. Why was Toto kept secretly at first?
Ans. Grandmother did not like the addition of new animals to the household.
Q. Where was Toto kept when grandfather travelled to Saharanpur?
Ans. Toto was carried in a canvas bag during the journey.
Q. How did Toto behave inside the canvas bag?
Ans. He kept jumping and moving about, making the bag move and attract attention.
Q. What did Toto do to the narrator’s aunt?
Ans. Toto frightened the aunt by suddenly throwing a plate at her during a meal.
Q. Why did Toto enjoy taking baths?
Ans. He enjoyed warm baths and imitated the bathing habits he observed.
Q. How did Toto test the temperature of the water?
Ans. He first dipped his hand into the water to check whether it was comfortable.
Q. What happened when Toto was found in the kettle?
Ans. He jumped into a kettle of warm water and stayed there until the water began to boil, then tried to escape.
Q. What did Toto do to the pull-along tablecloth?
Ans. He pulled the tablecloth and caused the dishes and food to fall.
Q. Why was Toto considered destructive?
Ans. He damaged clothes, broke dishes and disturbed household objects.
Q. What did Toto do with the family’s food?
Ans. He often grabbed food and created trouble during meals.
Q. Why could Toto not be kept with other animals?
Ans. His mischievous behaviour disturbed and sometimes injured the other animals.
Q. Why did grandfather finally sell Toto?
Ans. Toto’s destructive behaviour made him too difficult and expensive to keep.
Q. How much did grandfather sell Toto for?
Ans. Grandfather sold Toto back to the tonga-driver for three rupees.
Q. What is the main message of The Adventures of Toto?
Ans. The story humorously shows that wild animals can be difficult to keep as household pets and need a suitable natural environment.