Page 1 - The Adventures of Toto- Module

SAI International School

Class IX – English (Moments)

Module-2, The Adventures of Toto By Ruskin Bond

1-This lesson is from the book „Moments‟. This is an entertaining story

shared by the writer about his pet. The following is the story given at a

glance as a pre reading task. Talk to your friends about their pets.

The Lesson at a Glance:

 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.