Mijbil the Ottar

What motivated Gavin Maxwell to consider keeping an otter as a pet?

• His fascination with exotic animals

• A suggestion from a friend in Iraq

• A desire to have a unique pet for his home in Camusfearna

• His dislike for traditional pets like dogs

What was significant about Mijbil when he first arrived at the Consulate-General?

• He was covered in mud and looked like a dragon

• He was friendly and immediately bonded with Maxwell

• He had a unique color pattern that hadn't been seen before

• He was already trained to perform tricks

What behavior of Mijbil's impressed Gavin Maxwell the most shortly after his arrival?

• His ability to speak human words

• His skill in catching fish in the nearby stream

• His playful antics and love for water

• His ability to climb trees effortlessly

What does Maxwell name the otter he decides to keep?

• Mijbil

• Max

• Otty

• Maxwell Jr.

How does Maxwell describe the bond between otters and their owners, based on his experience with Mijbil?

• Otters are usually aloof and don't bond closely with humans.

• Most otters become deeply attached to their owners, much like dogs.

• Otters only bond closely if raised from birth.

• Otters often bond closely but retain some independence.