Travelling to Basra and Domesticating an Otter Quiz

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Why did the author express his choice to domesticate an otter?

  • He needed an otter to help him in his journey to Basra.
  • His buddy insisted on him getting an otter as a pet.
  • He wanted a new pet after losing his dog and feeling lonely. (correct)
  • He wanted to start a business selling exotic animals.

Where did the author's friend suggest he get an otter from?

  • A distant forest in Africa
  • Marshes along river Tigris in Iraq (correct)
  • The mountains of Basra
  • Local pet store

What did the narrator find in his room after receiving his mail?

  • A gift from his buddy
  • An otter named Mijbil (correct)
  • A message from the Arabs
  • A new puppy

What happened to the author's buddy before the narrator received his mail?

<p>He left back while only the mail for him had arrived. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Arab people accompany the otter when it was introduced to the narrator?

<p>To ensure the otter was safely delivered to the narrator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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