Supplementary Reading 1: The Lost Child and The Adventures of Toto — Online MCQ Test
ENGLISH · CLASS 9th · Andhra State Board
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This chapter covers: This supplementary unit covers Mulk Raj Anand's story of a child lost at a fair paired with Ruskin Bond's humorous tale of a mischievous monkey..
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Supplementary Reading 1: The Lost Child and The Adventures of Toto — Important Questions & Answers
What kind of animal was Toto?
- A. A small puppy
- B. A mischievous monkey
- C. A white rabbit
- D. A stray cat
Answer: B. A mischievous monkey
Toto is described as a pretty monkey with bright eyes and mischievous teeth in Ruskin Bond's story.
Toto is described as a pretty monkey with bright eyes and mischievous teeth in Ruskin Bond's story.
Where was the child going when he got lost?
- A. To a temple
- B. To a school
- C. To a spring fair
- D. To a village market
Answer: C. To a spring fair
The story begins with a child accompanying his parents to a spring fair in the village.
The story begins with a child accompanying his parents to a spring fair in the village.
Why did Grandfather keep Toto hidden from Grandmother initially?
- A. Because she did not like animals
- B. Because she was afraid of monkeys
- C. Because she always fussed when he brought home a new pet
- D. Because Toto was sick
Answer: C. Because she always fussed when he brought home a new pet
Grandfather kept Toto hidden because Grandmother always fussed whenever he brought home a new bird or animal.
Grandfather kept Toto hidden because Grandmother always fussed whenever he brought home a new bird or animal.
The child's rejection of all toys offered by the stranger indicates:
- A. He was ungrateful
- B. He only wanted his parents
- C. He did not like the toys
- D. He was scared of the stranger
Answer: B. He only wanted his parents
The child becomes inconsolable and realizes that no toy or treat can replace the presence of his parents.
The child becomes inconsolable and realizes that no toy or treat can replace the presence of his parents.
If Toto were a 'domesticated' pet, what does the narrative suggest?
- A. He would not have shredded the wall
- B. He would not have been sold to the tonga-driver
- C. Grandfather would not have kept him
- D. He would have learned to dance
Answer: A. He would not have shredded the wall
The story emphasizes Toto's wild instincts, which made him unsuitable as a house pet compared to a domesticated animal.
The story emphasizes Toto's wild instincts, which made him unsuitable as a house pet compared to a domesticated animal.