Class 9 English - PUNJAB
Supplementary: The Adventures of Toto
The Adventures of Toto by Ruskin Bond is a humorous and engaging supplementary story prescribed for Class 9 PSEB students. It revolves around a mischievous baby monkey named Toto bought by the narrator's grandfather from a tonga-driver for five rupees. The chapter highlights the chaos, destruction, and comical situations caused by exotic pets that are not meant to be domesticated. For board exams, it tests the student's understanding of narrative humor, character traits of Grandfather, Grandmother, and Toto, and the moral lesson that wild animals cannot easily adjust to human households.
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Toto's Arrival
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees because he was too pretty and mischievous to be kept tied to a feeding-trough.
Secretive Nature
Toto's presence was kept a secret from Grandmother for some time because she always made a fuss about new pets arriving in the house.
Destructive Mischief
Toto tore up wallpaper, shredded the narrator's school blazer, and caused havoc during a lunch party by throwing plates and dishes.
The Saharanpur Journey
Grandfather had to smuggle Toto in a canvas kit-bag to Saharanpur, where the monkey unexpectedly popped his head out at the railway turnstile.
Final Farewell
Realizing that Toto was too expensive and disruptive to keep, Grandfather finally sold him back to the same tonga-driver for three rupees.
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Board Exam Info
In the Punjab (PSEB) Class 9 English exams, this chapter regularly features in the supplementary reader section. It typically carries 3 to 5 marks, with questions focusing on short-answer questions (SAQs) about Toto's mischief, character sketches of Grandfather, or long-answer questions (LAQs) on the moral of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Grandfather buy Toto?
Grandfather bought Toto for five rupees because he was fascinated by his bright eyes, mischievous look, and pearly white teeth, wanting to add him to his private zoo.
How did Toto manage to take a bath in winter?
Toto would cunningly test the temperature of the water with his hand, step into the large kitchen kettle one foot at a time, and finally sit in it with his head sticking out, nearly boiling himself alive.
Why was Toto finally sold back to the tonga-driver?
Toto caused continuous financial loss by tearing up clothes, curtains, and wallpaper, and breaking dishes. Since the family could not afford such frequent losses, Grandfather sold him back for three rupees.
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