The Adventures of Toto #cbse IX

 Moments

Think About it

1. How does Toto come to grandfathers private zoo? 

Answer: Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for a sum of five rupees. 

2. In what sense is Toto pretty? 

Answer: Toto is pretty in the following ways;

(1) He has bright eyes which sparkle with mischief. 

(2) His teeth are pearly white, often displayed to frighten elderly Anglo-Indian ladies. 

(3) His hands looked dry and shabby, yet his fingers were quick and wicked. 

(4) His tail added to his good looks, especially according to grandfather. 

He used all his 'good looks' to create mischief. 

3. Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? 

Answer: Grandfather had a number of pet animals in his private zooo but Toto kept troubling them and wouldn't let them sleep at night. 

Grandfather took him in a big black canvas bag. 

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