CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -A big black canvas kit-bag withsome straw at the bottom was arranged for Toto to travel in. The canvas was too strong for Toto to bite and he could not get his hands out through the opening in the bag. When Toto poked its head out ofthe bag at Saharanpur station, the ticket collector was taken aback.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Toto was transferred to a big cage in the servants’ quarters where a number of grandfather’s pets lived together. However, Toto would not allow other animals to sleep at night. Therefore, grandfather, who had to leave for Saharanpur to collect his pension, decided to take it along with him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Toto remained in the bag as far as Saharanpur, but while Grandfather was producing his ticket at the railway turnstile, Toto suddenly poked his head out of the bag and gave the ticket collector a wide grin. Toto was classified a dog by the ticket-collector; and three rupees was the sum handed over as his fare.

Detailed explanation-4: -As soon as Grandfather reached Saharanpur, he had to show his ticket at the turnstile to the inspector. While he was doing so, Toto suddenly popped his head out of the bag and grinned at the ticket collector. This obviously frightened him.

Detailed explanation-5: -Toto was very mischievous. He did not allow other pet animals to sleep at night. Thus, Grandfather decided to take Toto to Saharanpur. A big black canvas bag was arranged for Toto to travel.