Chapter 2
What was the condition of the house at Camusfeârna?
It was basic.
How did the author get water before they had running water?
From a nearby stream
Why did the author want a new animal companion?
To replace Jonnie, his dog.
How did the narrator get furniture and necessities?
He made furniture from fish-boxes and used things washed up on the beach.
What happens every year in the stream near the author's house?
Baby eels come from the sea to find freshwater homes.
What inspired the author to keep an otter?
A trip to Southern Iraq.
What was exciting about the isolation?
The narrator had no one around for kilometers.
What happened when the MacKinnon boys went swimming at Camusfeärna?
They caught a lot of fish for dinner.
How did the author acquire Chahala?
He bought her from a local man.
Who were the helpful neighbors?
The MacKinnon family.
What happened to the author's dog Jonnie?
He died of old age and illness.
What was Chahala's personality like?
She was playful and affectionate.
What did this family do for the narrator?
They brought letters, groceries, and information.
Who was with Jonnie when he passed away?
Morag
How did Chahala pass away?
She fell ill after eating bird meat.