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1. How did Toto have his bath in winter?
Grandfather took him to a well daily.
Grandmother gave him a large bowl of warm water.
The writer gave him a bath in the sunny compound
Toto would go into the bathroom and have a nice bath.

2. Why did the ticket-collector not charge Grandfather for carrying a tortoise with him?
Because the tortoise was not a quadruped.
Because the tortoise was not a monkey.
Because the tortoise was not a dog.
Because the tortoise was not a human being.

3. How much did the ticket-collector charge as Toto’s fare?
Three rupees.
Four rupees
Five rupees
Six rupees.

4. What did Grandfather try to convince the ticket-collector about?
That Toto was not a dog.
That Toto was not a quadruped.
Both a and b above.
Neither a nor b.

5. How was Toto taken to Saharanpur?
In a basket.
In a little cage.
In a canvas kit-bag.
In a big black plastic bag.

6. Where did the writer’s Grandfather live?
In Dehradun.
In Saharanpur.
In Delhi
In Mumbai

7. Before the coming of Toto, Grandfather’s pets included……………
a tortoise and a pair of rabbits.
a tame squirrel and a pet goat.
a tortoise and a pet goat.
a tortoise, a pair of rabbits, a tame squirrel and the writer’s pet goat.

8. What did Toto do with the writer’s school blazer?
He tore it into shreds.
He wore it on his back.
He threw it out of the window.
He made it into his bedding.

9. What would Grandmother do when Grandfather brought home some new bird or animal?
She always fussed.
She felt very happy.
She would start crying.
She started playing with it.

10. Grandfather believed that …………. added to anybody’s good looks.
a nose.
a tail.
a tall body.
a fair complexion.

11. What sort of relationship was there between Toto and Nana?
they were fast friends
they never became friends
they enjoyed their relation a lot
none of these options

12. Which other animals except Toto did accompany Grandfather to Saharanpur?
Nana
dog
tortoise
pet cat

13. What fare did the ticket-collector charge from Grandfather as the ticket of Toto?
two rupees
three rupees
four rupees
five rupees

14. Where did Grandfather put Toto on his journey to Saharanpur?
in his pocket
in a wooden box
In a canvas bag
in a cage

15. In which city did the author and his Grandfather live?
Dehra Dun
Allahabad
Saharanpur
Nainital

16. How did Toto prove to other animals?
friendly
troublesome
soothing
careful

17. What did Toto tear into shreds?
the author’s school bag
the author’s school blazer.
the author’s pant
all these things

18. What happened to the ornamental papers that covered the walls?
were torn by Toto
Toto made them more beautiful
remained as it is as they were
none of these

19. What serves as a third hand to a monkey?
his mouth
his tail
his legs
his teeth

20. What was Toto?
dog
bear cub
monkey
lamb

21. The other animals in grandfather’s private zoo were at who’s mercy?
grandfather’s
writer’s mercy
grandmother’s
Toto’s mercy

22. How did Toto check the warmth of the water?
with writer’s help
by touching it outside
by putting his hand in it
None

23. Why was Toto called pretty?
because of shining mischievous eyes
Because of red color
because of his pearly white teeth
All

24. What was the color of Toto the monkey?
black
brown
white
red

25. Who had taught Toto to take a bath?
writer
writer’s friend
his first owner
grandmother

26. At what price did grandfather sell Toto back its first owner?
Rs.10/-
Rs.9/-
Rs.7/-
Rs.3/-

27. What kind of water did Toto like to take a bath in?
cold water
ice water
snow water
warm water

28. Why was Toto kept secretly?
to save from other animals
because grandmother disliked animals
because he was naughty
None

29. What was the price that grandfather paid to buy the monkey?
Rs.10/-
Rs.7/-
Rs.5/-
Rs.6/-

30. What is this story about? (a)
humour and adventure of a naughty monkey, Toto
love animals
about habitats of monkeys
None