Mijbil the Otter

What lesson does Mijbil the Otter teach readers?

1. Wild animals should always be feared.
2. Love, patience, and understanding help build meaningful relationships with animals.
3. Animals are less intelligent than humans.
4. Keeping unusual pets is easy.

What does Mij's behaviour mainly show about otters?

1. They are unintelligent animals.
2. They are playful, curious, and adaptable.
3. They prefer complete isolation.
4. They cannot adjust to humans.

Why did Mij initially appear frightened after arriving at Maxwell's home?

1. He had been transported in uncomfortable conditions.
2. He disliked humans.
3. He was injured by another animal.
4. He had lost his family during travel.

What is one major theme of the chapter?

1. Importance of money
2. Human-animal friendship
3. Political leadership
4. Scientific inventions

What is the author's attitude towards animals in the chapter?

1. Animals should remain in zoos only.
2. Animals deserve love, care, and understanding.
3. Animals are dangerous companions.
4. Animals cannot form emotional bonds.

Which quality of Mij impressed Maxwell the most?

1. His laziness
2. His intelligence and curiosity
3. His aggression
4. His silence

How did people usually react when they saw Mij for the first time?

1. They immediately recognized him as an otter.
2. They were confused and guessed many different animals.
3. They ignored him completely.
4. They thought he was a dog.

Which game did Mij particularly enjoy?

1. Fetching sticks
2. Playing football
3. Sliding and juggling marbles
4. Climbing trees

What happened when Mij escaped from his box during the flight?

1. He disappeared permanently.
2. He frightened the passengers by running around the aircraft.
3. He jumped into the sea.
4. He returned to Iraq.

Why was it difficult for Maxwell to take Mij to England?

1. Otters were too expensive to transport.
2. There were strict airline rules regarding animals.
3. Mij refused to travel.
4. Ships were unavailable.

What did Mij enjoy playing with the most?

1. Balls
2. Water
3. Sticks
4. Rope

To which species did scientists later identify Mijbil as belonging?

1. European Otter
2. Canadian River Otter
3. Smooth-coated Otter
4. Maxwell's Otter (a rare subspecies)

What was the name of Maxwell's otter?

1. Timmy
2. Mijbil
3. Tommy
4. Oscar

Where did Maxwell receive Mijbil?

1. London
2. Scotland
3. Iraq
4. Egypt

Why did Gavin Maxwell decide to keep an otter instead of a dog?

1. Dogs were not allowed in Iraq.
2. His friend suggested that an otter would make an interesting pet.
3. He was afraid of dogs.
4. He wanted to start an animal farm.