{"id":2734,"date":"2026-06-05T20:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:15:06","slug":"ncert-class-10-english-mijbil-the-otter-fog-question-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/ncert-class-10-english-mijbil-the-otter-fog-question-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Class 10 English Mijbil the Otter &amp; Fog Question Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mymoc-top mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-67928600\"><div id=\"mymoc-3988982491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xnw9oY\" aria-label=\"head-phones\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones.png 1301w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"348\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Intro<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chapter &ldquo;Mijbil the Otter&rdquo; by Gavin Maxwell describes the deep bond between the author and his pet otter Mijbil. The poem &ldquo;Fog&rdquo; by Carl Sandburg beautifully compares fog with a cat. These solutions help students understand all textual questions, meanings, themes, and important concepts in an easy step-by-step format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Information Box<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particular<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Book Name<\/td><td>First Flight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>Mijbil the Otter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Author<\/td><td>Gavin Maxwell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poem<\/td><td>Fog<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poet<\/td><td>Carl Sandburg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Theme<\/td><td>Human-Animal Bond, Nature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Importance<\/td><td>Very Important for CBSE Board Exams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concepts Used (Topics Covered)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Character Sketch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human and Animal Relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literary Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poetic Comparison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metaphor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Verse Poetry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar Usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Formulas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literature Answer Writing Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduction &rarr; Main Point &rarr; Supporting Detail &rarr; Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poem Explanation Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theme &rarr; Literary Device &rarr; Meaning &rarr; Message<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions &amp; Step-by-step Solutions with Explanation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK &ndash; I<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What &lsquo;experiment&rsquo; did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maxwell thought that keeping an otter as a pet instead of a dog would be a suitable experiment in Camusfearna because the place was surrounded by water and ideal for an otter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otters love water, and Camusfearna had water nearby, making it perfect for raising an otter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Why does he go to Basra? How long does he wait there, and why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He went to Basra to collect and answer his mail from Europe at the Consulate-General. He waited there for five days because his mail did not arrive on time due to communication problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/ncert-class-10-maths-real-number-exercise-1-2-solutions-mymockmate\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">NCERT Class 10 Maths Real Number Exercise 1.2 Solutions |  MyMockMate<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telephone lines and exchanges were not working properly, so Maxwell had to stay longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. How does he get the otter? Does he like it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two Arabs brought the otter in a sack along with a note from Maxwell&rsquo;s friend. Yes, Maxwell liked the otter very much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Words Showing His Feelings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&ldquo;otter fixation&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;shared by most other people&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;phase of my life that has not yet ended&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These words show Maxwell&rsquo;s deep attachment and fascination toward the otter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Why was the otter named &lsquo;Maxwell&rsquo;s otter&rsquo;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The otter belonged to a species previously unknown to science. Zoologists named it &ldquo;Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli&rdquo; after Maxwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a newly discovered species linked to Maxwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. In the beginning, the otter was:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#10004; aloof and indifferent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/class-10-maths-exercise-2-1-solutions-polynomials-ncert-solutions\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">NCERT Class 10 Maths Exercise 2.1 Solutions | Polynomials<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first, Mijbil kept distance from Maxwell and behaved quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mijbil became extremely excited in the water. He rolled, splashed, and played happily in the bathtub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What did it do two days later?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days later, Mijbil escaped to the bathroom and learned how to turn on the tap by himself.<\/p><div class=\"mymoc-middle mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-2129570800\"><div id=\"mymoc-3008821647\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43YYZi3\" aria-label=\"smart-phones\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smart-phones.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smart-phones.png 1303w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smart-phones-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smart-phones-1024x259.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smart-phones-768x194.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" width=\"1303\" height=\"329\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This showed Mijbil&rsquo;s intelligence and love for water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK &ndash; II<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. How was Mij to be transported to England?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij was transported in a small box carried on the floor near Maxwell&rsquo;s feet during the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What did Mij do to the box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij tore the lining of the box to pieces and injured himself while trying to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Why did Maxwell put the otter back in the box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/class-10-maths-exercise-2-2-solutions-relationship-between-zeroes-and-coefficients\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Class 10 Maths Exercise 2.2 Solutions | Relationship Between Zeroes and Coefficients<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maxwell had very little time left before the flight, so he had no option except to place Mij back into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did he feel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He felt sad, helpless, and worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Why does Maxwell say the airhostess was &ldquo;the very queen of her kind&rdquo;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The airhostess was extremely kind, understanding, and helpful toward Maxwell and Mij.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. What happened when the box was opened?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij escaped quickly and ran around the aircraft, frightening passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK &ndash; III<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What game had Mij invented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij invented a game with a ping-pong ball and a sloping suitcase. He rolled the ball and ran to catch it repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What are compulsive habits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compulsive habits are actions repeated continuously without control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(i) Habits of School Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They step on certain paving blocks or touch railings while walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(ii) Habit of Mij<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij always jumped on a wall and ran across it during walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What group of animals do otters belong to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otters belong to the Mustellines group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What guesses did Londoners make about Mij?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People guessed Mij was a baby seal, squirrel, walrus, hippo, bear cub, leopard, and even a brontosaur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THINKING ABOUT THE TEXT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What things does Mij do which show he is intelligent and fun-loving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij learned to open taps, played with balls and marbles, followed Maxwell lovingly, and showed affection by nuzzling him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These actions show intelligence, friendliness, and playful behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What do we learn about otters from this text?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We learn that otters are intelligent, playful, water-loving, active, and affectionate animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Why is Mij&rsquo;s species known as Maxwell&rsquo;s otter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Maxwell introduced this rare species to zoologists, it was named after him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POEM: FOG<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1(i). What does Sandburg think the fog is like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sandburg thinks the fog is like a cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1(ii). How does the fog come?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fog comes silently and slowly like a cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1(iii). What does &lsquo;it&rsquo; refer to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&lsquo;It&rsquo; refers to the fog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1(iv). Give three things showing fog is like a cat.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It comes silently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It sits quietly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It moves away silently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What is a metaphor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A metaphor is a figure of speech where one thing is directly compared to another without using &ldquo;like&rdquo; or &ldquo;as&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Does the poem have a rhyme scheme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the poem does not have a rhyme scheme. It is written in free verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing very lengthy answers without key points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting textual references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusing metaphor with simile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing character traits of Mijbil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring explanation section in answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write answers in simple language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use proper headings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention important keywords from the chapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice textual and extract-based questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn literary devices from the poem carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice MCQs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who wrote &ldquo;Mijbil the Otter&rdquo;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Robert Frost<br>B. Gavin Maxwell<br>C. Carl Sandburg<br>D. Ruskin Bond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Gavin Maxwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What animal was Mij?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Dog<br>B. Cat<br>C. Otter<br>D. Rabbit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Otter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Fog is compared to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Tiger<br>B. Bird<br>C. Cat<br>D. Lion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Cat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What literary device is used in &ldquo;Fog&rdquo;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Simile<br>B. Metaphor<br>C. Hyperbole<br>D. Irony<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Metaphor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ Section<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Why did Maxwell choose an otter instead of a dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he wanted a unique pet and his home was suitable for an otter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What kind of pet was Mij?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mij was intelligent, playful, and affectionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What is the main theme of &ldquo;Fog&rdquo;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The poem highlights the silent and mysterious movement of fog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Is &ldquo;Fog&rdquo; a free verse poem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it is written in free verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CTA (Call To Action)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more NCERT solutions, CBSE notes, MCQs, summaries, and board exam preparation material, visit:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymockmate.com\">www.mymockmate.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mymoc-bottom mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-2531006679\"><div id=\"mymoc-149628250\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/440rYSB\" aria-label=\"ssd\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ssd.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ssd.png 1303w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ssd-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ssd-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ssd-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" width=\"1303\" height=\"218\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short Intro This chapter &ldquo;Mijbil the Otter&rdquo; by Gavin Maxwell describes the deep bond between the author and his pet otter Mijbil. 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