About the Author
Who wrote *Mijbil the Otter*?
Gavin Maxwell
Who is Mijbil?
An otter adopted by Gavin Maxwell
What unusual thing did Mijbil do with the bathroom tap?
He turned on the tap and played with water for hours.
What does the word 'otter' mean?
A semi-aquatic mammal that lives in water and on land.
What is the central theme of the story?
Bond between humans and animals
What was Gavin Maxwell’s profession apart from being a writer?
He was a naturalist.
Where did Maxwell first receive Mijbil?
At the airport in Basra, Iraq
How did Mijbil react when put into water for the first time?
He was frightened at first, then started swimming joyfully.
What does the word 'companion' mean in the chapter?
A friend or pet to give company.
What message does the story give about animals?
Animals deserve love, care, and understanding.
From which country did Maxwell bring Mijbil?
Iraq
Name the airline on which Maxwell and Mijbil travelled.
British Airways
Why was Maxwell worried during the air journey with Mijbil?
Mijbil was in a box that got opened, and he feared the otter might escape.
The phrase 'turned on the tap like a boy' shows which literary device?
Simile
How does Maxwell show patience in dealing with Mijbil?
He adapts to Mijbil’s unusual behavior and takes care of him patiently.
Why did Maxwell decide to adopt an otter?
After his pet dog Jonnie died, he wanted another animal companion.
Why did the airline staff allow Mijbil in the aircraft cabin?
Because Mij was scared
How did Mijbil behave inside the aircraft cabin?
He ran down the aisle, climbed over passengers, and created excitement.
Find a synonym of 'astonishment' used in the chapter.
Amazement
What larger idea about nature does the story highlight?
The joy of co-existing with nature and respecting wild creatures.
What is the full title of the book from which this story is taken?
The Ring of Bright Water
In which country did Maxwell finally raise Mijbil?
England (in his home in London and later in
What happened when Mijbil was carried through London streets?
People gathered curiously, asking whether he was a baby seal, squirrel, or even a walrus.
Identify the literary device in: 'Mijbil’s antics turned the plane into a circus.'
Metaphor
How does the story challenge human prejudices about wild animals?
It shows otters (and wild animals) as affectionate, playful, and capable of forming close bonds with humans.