NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

HSR BENGALURU

Worksheet No.: NPSHSR/2023-24/WS/GR10/ENGLISH/04 Date: ________________

Name:____________________ Roll No: _____ Class / Sec: ________

Topic: Mijbil the Otter

1. Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. Discuss.
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2. People often bring pets without enough knowledge and consideration of taking care of
them. List the basic points one must keep in mind before adopting a pet.
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3. Why does Maxwell say that the airhostess was the very queen of her kind? / Without
the assistance of the airhostess, the narrator could not have transported Mijbil from
Basra to London safely. Comment.
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4. Peculiar behaviours are a characteristic of Otters. Discuss with respect to “Mijbil the
Otter”.
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5. Mij caused a sensation in London. Expound with reference to the chapter.

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“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 not mine.”

a. Why did the speaker go to Basra?

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b. How long does he wait there and why?

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Answer the following in 40-50 words each.
a) What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did it do two days
after that?
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Why does Maxwell say that the airhostess was the very queen of her kind?

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3. What things does Mijbil do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun- loving
animal who needs love?

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4. What are some of the things we come to know about otters from the text?

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Answer in 120 words

The People’s Collective for Endangered Species has invited the narrator of “Mijbil the Otter”
as a guest speaker to address the audience about the importance of protecting Otters and their
natural habitats like lakes and ponds.
As the narrator, pen down a speech detailing your own experience with Mijbil and why it is
important to conserve water bodies for animals like Otters.
You may use the prompt given below-
My Experiences with Mijbil
Theodore Roosevelt said, “Wildlife cannot speak, so we must and we will.” Dear friends, I
have had a pet otter named Mijbil as my roommate for several years now. What I want to
share with you today, is how all forms of wildlife are integral for ..............

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Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked after by humans. Assume they both meet at the zoo
and have a conversation about their lifestyle and feelings.
Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil the Otter an The Tiger in the Zoo.
You may begin like this:
Tiger: Thanks for visiting me though I usually don’t like visitors.
Mijbil : Oh, I would love visitors, I think.
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Imagine yourself to be the narrator of “Mijbil the Otter”. A friend of yours is confused about
whether to adopt an otter as a pet or not and has asked for your advice. Based on the

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experiences described in the chapter, write a letter to your friend giving your opinion on the
matter. You may use the prompt given below-
XYZ, Camusfearna Sandaig Bay, UK
4 December ‘61
Dear Gavin
Trust you and Mij are doing well. I am writing for a special reason that will surely interest.
This is because it concerns the love of your life- otters! I have been....

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Yours affectionately
Kevin

Rearrange the following events in correct order.

 Maxwell planned to take Mijbil to the bathroom.

 Mijbil slept at a significant distance from Maxwell’s bed.

 Mijbil immensely enjoyed playing in water.

 Mijbil slept in much closer vicinity of the author as opposed to the previous night.

Maxwell’s fear of sending Mij to England was legitimate. Give a reason.

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What would you say was the greatest obstacle faced by the narrator in transporting Mijbil to
Camusfearna?
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What game had Mijbil invented?

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What are compulsive habits? What does Maxwell say are the compulsive habits of otters?

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