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Why did Grandfather initially keep Toto's arrival a secret from Grandmother?
Why did Grandfather initially keep Toto's arrival a secret from Grandmother?
- He wanted to train Toto before introducing him.
- He was planning to return Toto to the tonga driver.
- He knew Grandmother disliked all animals.
- Grandmother would become upset each time he brought home a new pet. (correct)
Which best describes Toto's physical appearance, based on provided descriptions?
Which best describes Toto's physical appearance, based on provided descriptions?
- Small eyes, crooked teeth, and soft hands.
- Large eyes, yellow teeth, and wet hands.
- Bright eyes, pearly white teeth, and dry-looking hands. (correct)
- Dull eyes, dry hands, and a sad expression.
How did Toto's presence affect the relationship between Toto and Nana, the family donkey?
How did Toto's presence affect the relationship between Toto and Nana, the family donkey?
- Nana ignored Toto completely.
- They became best friends and played together.
- Toto constantly teased Nana, preventing any friendly relationship. (correct)
- They tolerated each other but remained distant.
Why did Grandfather ultimately decide to sell Toto back to the tonga-driver?
Why did Grandfather ultimately decide to sell Toto back to the tonga-driver?
What can be inferred about Grandfather's character from his actions throughout the story?
What can be inferred about Grandfather's character from his actions throughout the story?
What was the primary reason Grandfather took Toto with him to Saharanpur?
What was the primary reason Grandfather took Toto with him to Saharanpur?
What does the incident involving the plate of pulav thrown by Toto suggest about his character?
What does the incident involving the plate of pulav thrown by Toto suggest about his character?
In what way did Toto's bathing habits reflect the narrator's own behavior?
In what way did Toto's bathing habits reflect the narrator's own behavior?
What motivated the ticket collector at Saharanpur railway station to charge Grandfather for Toto's ticket?
What motivated the ticket collector at Saharanpur railway station to charge Grandfather for Toto's ticket?
What can be inferred from comparing the initial purchase price (five rupees) and the final sale price (three rupees) of Toto?
What can be inferred from comparing the initial purchase price (five rupees) and the final sale price (three rupees) of Toto?
Flashcards
What is the story's main subject?
What is the story's main subject?
The story revolves around the amusing misadventures of Toto, a baby monkey.
How was Toto acquired?
How was Toto acquired?
The narrator's grandfather bought Toto from a tonga driver for five rupees.
Describe Toto's appearance.
Describe Toto's appearance.
Toto had bright, mischievous eyes and a smile that frightened elderly Anglo-Indian ladies.
Why the initial secrecy?
Why the initial secrecy?
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What mischief did Toto cause?
What mischief did Toto cause?
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How did Toto interact with Nana?
How did Toto interact with Nana?
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Saharanpur railway incident summary
Saharanpur railway incident summary
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Toto's bathing habits
Toto's bathing habits
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The dangerous kitchen incident
The dangerous kitchen incident
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What was Toto's final sale price?
What was Toto's final sale price?
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Explore the mischief and character of Toto from 'The Adventures of Toto'. Analyze Grandfather's motivations and the impact of Toto on the household. Understand character traits and infer meanings from key events.
