In this chapter, the author, Gavin Maxwell, begins by expressing his desire to own an otter instead of a dog, prompted by the perfect geographical location of his home in Camusfearna, Southern Iraq, surrounded by water. This thought comes....
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Back Questions - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
What things does Mijbil do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun-loving animal who needs love?
Mijbil is portrayed as a pet that, much like more typical pets, exhibits traits of intelligence, friendliness, and a love for fun. His intelligence is evident when he manages to turn on the bathroom tap to get water for his amusement. This intellect is further demonstrated when he invents a game involving a tilted suitcase. He would place a ball on one end, allowing it to roll to the other side, then quickly dash to the opposite end to catch the ball. His friendly nature is seen in how he follows the author and responds when his name is called. Mijbil's fun-loving spirit is showcased through his playful activities. He spends most of his time playing, with marbles being his favorite toys. He would lie on his back and juggle two or more marbles on his wide belly, remarkably without letting any of them fall to the floor.
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What are some of the things we come to know about otters from this text?
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Why is Mij's species now known to the world as Maxwell's otter?
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Maxwell in the story, speaks for the otter, Mij. He tells us what the otter feels and thinks on different occasions. Given below are some things the otter does. Complete the column on the right to say what Maxwell says about what Mij feels and thinks.
What Mij does | How Mij feels or thinks |
|---|---|
plunges, rolls in the water and makes the water splosh and splash | |
Screws the tap in the wrong way | |
Nuzzles Maxwell’s face and neck in the aeroplane |
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Read the story and find the sentences where Maxwell describes his pet otter. Then choose and arrange your sentences to illustrate those statements below that you think are true. Maxwell’s description
(i) makes Mij seem almost human, like a small boy.
(ii) shows that he is often irritated with what Mij does.
(iii) shows that he is often surprised by what Mij does.
(iv) of Mij’s antics is comical.
(v) shows that he observes the antics of Mij very carefully.
(vi) shows that he thinks Mij is a very ordinary otter.
(vii) shows that he thinks the otter is very unusual.
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Extra Questions - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he as casually replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes and were often tamed by the Arabs. We were going to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and answer our mail from Europe. At the Consulate-General, we found that my friend's mail had arrived but that mine had not.
When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he as casually replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes and were often tamed by the Arabs. We were going to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and answer our mail from Europe. At the Consulate-General, we found that my friend's mail had arrived but that mine had not.
a. What was 'they'?
b. What was the friend’s mail about?
c. Could he get his otter?
a. They refer to the “otter” b. The friend’s mail was about an otter. c. Yes, his friends did send him an otter through two Arabs.
a. "They" in the context refers to the otters, which are as common as mosquitoes in the Tigris marshes.
b. The friend’s mail was about an otter.
c. Yes, he was able to get his otter. His friend sent him an otter through two Arabs.
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Mijbil, as I called the otter, was, in fact, of a race previously unknown to science and was at length christened by zoologists Lutrogale Perspicillata Maxwelli, or Maxwell's otter. For the first twenty- four hours, Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly; he was simply aloof and indifferent, choosing to sleep on the floor as far from my bed as possible.
a. Who was Mijbil?
b. How did the otter behave for the first twenty-four hours?
c. How did he behave after the first twenty-four hours?
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How does he get the otter? Does he like it? Pick out the words that tell you this.
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What game had Mijbil invented?
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How did Mij spend his time?
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Back Exercises - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
From the table below, make as many correct sentences as you can using would and/or used to, as appropriate. (Hint: First decide whether the words in italics show an action, or a state or situation, in the past.) Then add two or three sentences of your own to it.
Emperor Akbar | be fond of musical evenings. | |
Every evening we | would | take long walks on the beach. |
Fifty years ago, very few people | own cars. | |
Till the 1980s, Shanghai | used to | have very dirty streets. |
My uncle | spend his holidays by the sea. |
Emperor Akbar used to be fond of musical evenings.
Every evening we would take long walks on the beach.
Fifty years ago, very few people used to own cars.
Till the 1980s, Shanghai used to have very dirty streets.
My uncle used to spend his holidays by the sea.
Additional sentences: 6. When I was a child, my grandparents would always read bedtime stories to me.
In the past, people used to rely on letters to communicate with distant relatives.
Every Sunday, our family would gather for a big homemade brunch.
I used to have a fear of heights, but I overcame it through exposure therapy.
As a teenager, I would often visit my favorite bookstore and spend hours browsing through the shelves.
Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are nouns, proper nouns, or adjective plus noun.
An otter fixation
The Tigris marshes
The iron railings
The London streets
soft velvet fur
A four-footed soccer player
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Given below are some nouns, and a set of modifiers (in the box). Combine the nouns and modifiers to make as many appropriate phrases as you can. (Hint: The nouns and modifiers are all from the texts in this book.)
temple | girls | triangle | dresses |
person | thoughts | boys | roar |
gifts | scream | farewell | expression |
time | subject | landscape | handkerchief |
crossing | flight | chatterbox | profession |
physique | coffee | view | celebration |
college
rough
hundred
stone
ordinary
love
uncomfortable
white
slang
slack
bare
railroad
termendous
family
marriage
plump
invigorating
panoramic
heartbreaking
birthday
incorrigible
ridiculous
loud
first
three
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Match the words on the left with a word on the right. Some words on the left can go with more than one word on the right.
a portion of – blood
a pool of – cotton
flakes of – stones
a huge heap of – gold
a gust of – fried fish
little drops of – snow
a piece of – water
a pot of – wind
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Write a description of a person or an animal (such as a pet) that you know very well and love very much. Questions (4) and (5) in ‘Thinking about the Text’ will have given you some idea about how to do this. Mention some things the person or animal does, what you think the person or animal feels, etc
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Quiz - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
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About the Author - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
Gavin Maxwell (1914–1969) was a British naturalist and author best known for his work with otters. He was born in Scotland and studied estate management at Oxford. However, his passion for nature and travel led him to a varied career, including time as a shark fisherman in the Hebrides and as a Special Operations Executive during the Second World War.
Maxwell gained fame for his bestselling book "Ring of Bright Water" (1960), a beautifully crafted tale of his life with a wild otter named Mij, whom he brought from Iraq to live with him in Scotland. The book recounts his experiences and observations living closely with the otter, underscoring his deep love for wildlife and the natural world. "Ring of Bright Water" was later adapted into a successful film of the same name.
Summary - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
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Themes - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
Companionship and Bonding: One prominent theme in the chapter is the relationship between Maxwell and Mijbil. The bond that develops between them underscores the possibility of deep emotional connections between.....
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Plot - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
Desire for an Otter as a Pet: The chapter begins with Maxwell expressing his desire to own an otter as a pet due to the ideal location of his home in Camusfearna, Southern Iraq, surrounded by water. His friend casually suggests he could easily get one from the Tigris marshes.
Acquiring Mijbil: Maxwell's friend ...
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Important Lines - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
"EARLY in the New Year of 1956 I travelled to Southern Iraq. By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to keep an otter instead of a dog..." This line sets up the entire premise for the story, revealing the author's unique......
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Vocabulary - Mijbil the Otter | First Flight | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English
Eminently : (adverb) to a high degree; extremely.
The scientist's research findings were Eminently significant and revolutionized the field of medicine.
Consulate-General: (noun) the office or residence of a consul or a consul general.
The Consulate-General provides consular services to citizens living abroad.
Thraldom : (noun) a state of being in bondage or slavery; servitude.
The protagonist in the novel fought against the Thraldom imposed upon his people by the oppressive regime.
Fixation : (noun) an obsessive preoccupation or attachment to a particular person, object, or idea.
The artist's Fixation with .......................
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