Class 9 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - Moments

Q1: How did Toto have his bath in winter?
(a) Grandfather took him to a well daily.
(b) Grandmother gave him a large bowl of warm water.
(c) The writer gave him a bath in the sunny compound.
(d) Toto would go into the bathroom and have a nice bath.
Ans: (b)
During winter, Toto had his bath with a large bowl of warm water provided by his grandmother. This kept him clean and comfortable in the colder weather.

Q2: Why did the ticket-collector not charge Grandfather for carrying a tortoise with him?
(a) Because the tortoise was not a quadruped.
(b) Because the tortoise was not a monkey.
(c) Because the tortoise was not a dog.
(d) Because the tortoise was not a human being.
Ans: (c)
The ticket-collector didn't charge Grandfather for carrying the tortoise because the tortoise was not considered a dog, which was a required category for fare payment.

Q3: How much did the ticket-collector charge as Toto’s fare?
(a) Three rupees.
(b) Four rupees.
(c) Five rupees.
(d) Six rupees.
Ans: (a)
The ticket-collector charged three rupees as Toto's fare for the journey, considering Toto as a separate entity with its own ticket.

Q4: What did Grandfather try to convince the ticket-collector about?
(a) That Toto was not a dog.
(b) That Toto was not a quadruped.
(c) Both a and b above.
(d) Neither a nor b.
Ans: (c)
Grandfather tried to convince the ticket-collector that Toto was not only not a dog but also not a quadruped, which meant he didn't belong to the category requiring fare payment.

Q5: How was Toto taken to Saharanpur?
(a) In a basket.
(b) In a little cage.
(c) In a canvas kit-bag.
(d) In a big black plastic bag.
Ans: (c)
Toto was taken to Saharanpur in a canvas kit-bag. This was the method used for his journey.

Q6: Where did the writer’s Grandfather live?
(a) In Dehradun.
(b) In Saharanpur.
(c) In Delhi.
(d) In Mumbai.
Ans: (a)
The writer's Grandfather lived in Dehradun, which was the place they resided.

Q7: Before the coming of Toto, Grandfather’s pets included _______
(a) a tortoise and a pair of rabbits.
(b) a tame squirrel and a pet goat.
(c) a tortoise and a pet goat.
(d) a tortoise, a pair of rabbits, a tame squirrel and the writer’s pet goat.
Ans: (d)
Before Toto came into their lives, Grandfather had various pets, including a tortoise, a pair of rabbits, a tame squirrel, and the writer's pet goat.

Q8: What did Toto do with the writer’s school blazer?
(a) He tore it into shreds.
(b) He wore it on his back.
(c) He threw it out of the window.
(d) He made it into his bedding.
Ans: (a)
Toto mischievously tore the writer's school blazer into shreds, creating a playful mess.

Q9: What would Grandmother do when Grandfather brought home some new bird or animal?
(a) She always fussed.
(b) She felt very happy.
(c) She would start crying.
(d) She started playing with it.
Ans: (a)
Whenever Grandfather brought home a new bird or animal, Grandmother would fuss, likely expressing concern or worry about the new addition to the household.

Q10: Grandfather believed that _______ added to anybody’s good looks.
(a) a nose.
(b) a tail.
(c) a tall body.
(d) a fair complexion.
Ans: (b)
Grandfather believed that having a tail added to anybody's good looks. This reflects his humorous and imaginative perspective.

Q11: What sort of relationship was there between Toto and Nana?
(a) they were fast friends.
(b) they never became friends.
(c) they enjoyed their relation a lot.
(d) none of these options.
Ans: (b)
Toto and Nana never became friends. Their interactions did not lead to a friendly relationship.

Q12: Which other animals except Toto did accompany Grandfather to Saharanpur?
(a) Nana.
(b) Dog.
(c) Tortoise.
(d) Pet cat.
Ans: (c)
The only other animal that accompanied Grandfather to Saharanpur, besides Toto, was the tortoise.

Q13: What fare did the ticket-collector charge from Grandfather as the ticket of Toto?
(a) Two rupees.
(b) Three rupees.
(c) Four rupees.
(d) Five rupees.
Ans: (b)
The ticket-collector charged Grandfather three rupees as the fare for Toto's ticket.

Q14: Where did Grandfather put Toto on his journey to Saharanpur?
(a) In his pocket.
(b) In a wooden box.
(c) In a canvas bag.
(d) In a cage.
Ans: (c)
During the journey to Saharanpur, Grandfather placed Toto in a canvas bag for convenience and safety.

Q15: In which city did the author and his Grandfather live?
(a) Dehra Dun.
(b) Allahabad.
(c) Saharanpur.
(d) Nainital.
Ans: (a)
The author and his Grandfather lived in Dehra Dun, which was their hometown.

Q16: How did Toto prove to other animals?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Troublesome.
(c) Soothing.
(d) Careful.
Ans: (b)
Toto's actions and behavior were often troublesome, causing disruptions and mischief among other animals.

Q17: What did Toto tear into shreds?
(a) The author’s school bag.
(b) The author’s school blazer.
(c) The author’s pants.
(d) All these things.
Ans: (b)
Toto playfully tore the author's school blazer into shreds, which indicates his mischievous nature.

Q18: What happened to the ornamental papers that covered the walls?
(a) Were torn by Toto.
(b) Toto made them more beautiful.
(c) Remained as they were.
(d) None of these.
Ans: (a)
Toto tore the ornamental papers that covered the walls, resulting in a playful and chaotic situation.

Q19: What serves as a third hand to a monkey?
(a) His mouth.
(b) His tail.
(c) His legs.
(d) His teeth.
Ans: (b)
A monkey's tail can function like a third hand, allowing it to grip, hold, and balance as it moves around.

Q20: What was Toto?
(a) Dog.
(b) Bear cub.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Lamb.
Ans: (c)
Toto was a monkey, which was the type of pet that Grandfather brought home.