Q1. How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
Ans: The writer’s grandfather liked to collect animals and had made a zoo at home. One day, he saw a red-coloured monkey tied to a trough with a Tonga driver. He liked the monkey and wanted to add it to his collection. He bought Toto from the tonga driver for a sum of five rupees.
Grandfather taking Toto to Saharanpur
Q2. “Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?
Ans: Toto is considered pretty because of his bright, sparkling eyes full of mischief, his pearly white teeth, and his lively expressions. His tail, which Grandfather thought added to his good looks, could also be used as a third hand.
Q3. Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket collector insist on calling Toto a dog?
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Q4. How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learned to do this? How does Toto almost boil himself alive?
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Q5. Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?
Ans: The author says this because Toto’s mischief and destructive behavior made it difficult for the family to afford keeping him. He destroyed household items like dishes, clothes, and wallpaper, causing trouble that the family could not manage long-term.
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