Question 9 of 23beginner🧠 RememberShort Answer2 marks

What happened when the box was opened?

Correct Answer

When the box was opened, Mij came out in a flash and disappeared at high speed down the aircraft. This caused chaos in the plane — there were squawks and shrieks, and a woman stood up on her seat screaming, "A rat! A rat!" Mij's tail was seen disappearing beneath the legs of a portly white-turbaned Indian. When Maxwell dived to catch Mij, he missed and found his face covered in curry.

Exercise: Oral Comprehension Check | Q: 5 | (Page 8)
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Explanation

This question refers to the incident on the aircraft when the box containing Mijbil was opened. The otter escaped quickly and created panic among the passengers. The context clearly describes the commotion — the woman screaming about a rat, Mij running under the Indian passenger's legs, and Maxwell ending up with curry on his face while trying to catch the otter.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the event — opening of the box on the aircraft

  2. Step 2: Note Mij's immediate reaction — out in a flash, running at high speed

  3. Step 3: Describe the chaos — squawks, shrieks, woman screaming 'A rat!'

  4. Step 4: Mention the outcome — Maxwell diving, missing, and getting curry on his face