May 16, 2026

NCERT Class 9 English – The Adventures of Toto

Exercise Question Answers (Simple Words)

Author

Written by Ruskin Bond

Thinking about the Text

I. Answer these questions.

1. How does Toto come to Grandfather’s private zoo?

Toto was bought by Grandfather from a tonga-driver for five rupees. The tonga-driver kept Toto tied to a feeding trough.

2. “Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?

Toto had bright eyes, white teeth, quick fingers, and a long tail. His face looked mischievous and attractive. That is why he was called pretty.

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

Grandfather went to Saharanpur to collect his pension. He carried Toto in a black canvas bag because Toto was too mischievous to leave at home.

4. Why does the ticket collector insist on calling Toto a dog?

The ticket collector saw Toto’s face from the bag and thought he looked like a dog. So he charged Grandfather the fare for a dog.

5. How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this? How does Toto almost boil himself alive?

Toto first tested the water with his hand. Then he slowly entered the tub and enjoyed bathing. He copied humans while bathing.

One day, he got into a kettle of hot water placed on the fire. The water became hotter and hotter, and Toto almost boiled himself alive.

6. Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?

Toto was very naughty and destructive. He tore clothes, broke dishes, and damaged many things. The family could not control him, so they sold him.

II. Answer the following in short.

1. Where was Toto kept after he was bought?

Toto was first kept in a little closet attached to Grandfather’s room.

2. Why was Toto moved to the stable?

Toto destroyed the closet by tearing wallpaper and breaking things. So he was moved to the stable.

3. What did Toto do with the dish of pulao?

Toto ran to a tree with the pulao dish, ate the rice, and threw the dish down. The dish broke into pieces.

Thinking about Language

1. Tick the correct answer.

(i) The animal in Toto’s family was

Answer: Monkey

(ii) Toto was sold because

Answer: He was too mischievous.

Additional Short Question Answers

1. What kind of animals did Grandfather keep?

Grandfather kept many animals like goats, squirrels, rabbits, white mice, and a tortoise.

2. What was Nana?

Nana was the family donkey living in the stable.

3. How much did Grandfather pay for Toto?

He paid five rupees for Toto.

4. Why did Grandmother not like Toto?

Grandmother did not like Toto because he was very naughty and destructive.

5. Why was Toto finally sold back?

Toto caused too much damage to the house and could not be trained properly.

Long Answer Question

Describe Toto’s mischievous nature.

Toto was a very naughty monkey. He tore wallpaper, damaged clothes, broke dishes, and troubled other animals. He loved jumping and playing tricks. Once he carried a pulao dish to a tree and broke it after eating. His mischief created trouble for everyone in the house. Therefore, the family could not keep him for long.