Test 1: The Adventures Of Toto - 1 - Class 9 MCQ

Toto was a pretty monkey. His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath deep-set eyebrows, and his teeth, which were a pearly white, were very often displayed in a smile that frightened the life out of elderly Anglo-lndian ladies. But his hands looked dried-up as though they had been pickled in the sun for many years.

Toto's appearance, with his bright eyes and pearly white teeth often displayed in a frightening smile, scared the elderly Anglo-Indian ladies. Despite his charming looks, his mischievous smile caused fear among them.

Toto's tail added to his good looks . The grandfather believed a tail would add to anyone’s good looks. Toto's tail also served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch; and it was capable of scooping up any food item that might be out of reach of his hands.

Toto had a donkey as his animal companion in the stable.

- Donkeys are known for their loyalty and gentle nature.
- They are often used as working animals due to their strength and endurance.
- Donkeys have a strong bond with their human companions and are reliable partners in various tasks.
- Toto's donkey likely provided him with companionship and assistance in the stable.

The tonga-driver used to keep the little red monkey tied to a feeding-trough, and the monkey looked so out of place there that Grandfather decided he would add the little fellow to his private zoo.

When Grandfather arrived during the lunch incident, Toto picked up the dish of pullao and made his exit through a window. This action demonstrates Toto's rebellious and chaotic behavior, showing his lack of regard for authority figures and his tendency to act out in defiance.

The tonga driver had tied the little red - coloured monkey to a feeding trough, so that he could not run away.

When the water in the kettle began to boil, Toto raised himself a little but, finding it cold outside, sat down again. He continued hopping up and down for some time until Grandmother arrived and hauled him, half-boiled, out of the kettle. This situation showcases Toto's mischievous nature and lack of understanding regarding the danger he was in.

• Toto, a pet monkey, was purchased by Grandfather.
• The transaction took place with a tonga-driver, who was selling Toto.
• The total amount paid for Toto was five rupees.
• This amount reflects the simplicity of the times and the value of exotic pets back then.

Toto's presence was kept a secret from grandmother because she did not approve of any addition to the already existing pets the grandfather had. So, Toto was kept in a closet that opened into the narrator's bedroom wall and was tied to a peg fastened into the wall.

Toto was a pretty monkey because his eyes were bright and sparkled with mischief beneath deep set eyebrows.

When Grandmother screamed during the lunch incident, Toto threw a plate at her. This impulsive and aggressive response highlights Toto's disregard for authority and his tendency to react violently in stressful or chaotic situations.

After being kept in the closet, Toto managed to wreak havoc by tearing down the ornamental paper on the walls, pulling out the peg, and destroying a school blazer. Despite the chaos, Grandfather seemed pleased with Toto's actions.

In response to the ticket-collector's insistence on classifying Toto as a dog, Grandfather paid the three rupees fare for Toto, showcasing his willingness to humorously comply with the situation. This incident adds a light-hearted touch to the narrative, highlighting the absurdity of the circumstances surrounding Toto's classification as a dog.