Mijbil the Otter — ENGLISH [NCERT] STD 10 — Question

'Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sits a piece of heaven that must havedrifted from the kingdom of God'. What is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore? Why is it called a piece of heaven? Give reasons for your answer citing examples for the text.

When did it occur to the author that he should have an otter? How did he get it?

Why did the postmaster and his employees decide to help Lencho? Was their effort appreciated by the receiver of that help?

'Even today any person with a jackfruit-like appearances is easily compared to a baker'. Whatdoes a 'jackfruit-like appearance' mean? What is its significance? Do you think their healthy appearance reflects their happiness? Give reasons for your answer.

'Losing temper quickly is a very bad characteristic. It proves as a total loss.' Explain it and suggesthow high temperature can be managed, with reference to your text.

Define the values that reflect from the action of the pilot of the old Dakota aeroplane when he wanted to thank the pilot of the black aeroplane?

Draw the character sketch of Mr Keesing, Anne's Maths teacher.

Was the young seagull same at the beginning and at the end of the lesson? Compare and contrast the two kinds of the same seagull in the lesson.

Do you believe in the existence of God? Give reasons on the basis of the lesson 'A Letter to God'.

Ingenuity, originality and being inventive, make one lovable, admirable and adorable. The author Gavin Maxwell and Mijbil, the otter, win our heart for being original and inventive. Comment.