Moments The Adventures of Toto - CBSE Revision Notes

CBSE Class 09 English Language and Literature
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Moments Chapter-2
The Adventure of Toto by Ruskin Bond

  • Grandfather was fond of animals and had a private zoo.
  • He bought Toto, a monkey from a Tonga driver for five rupees.
  • Toto was a pretty monkey.
  • Toto’s presence was kept a secret from Grandmother.
  • Toto was kept in a big cage with other pets who lived very sociably together. But Toto wouldn't allow any of the other pet animals to sleep at night.
  • So,Grandfather who had to collect pension from Saharanpur decided to take him along. Toto poked his head out from the bag when Grandfather was producing his tickets. Thus Grandfather had to pay three rupees as his fare.
  • Toto was finally accepted by Grandmother and given a comfortable home in the stable.During winter evenings, she used to give him warm water for his bath.
  • Toto was a very mischievous monkey and caused a lot of damage.
  • They could not afford the frequent loss of things.
  • Grandfather realized that Toto was not the type of pet to be kept in the house.
  • He found the Tonga-driver, and sold Toto back to him for Rs. 3.