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Question
Attempt the following question in 100-150 words:
What things does Mij do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly, and fun-loving animal who needs love?
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Solution
Mij was an intelligent animal. It invented its own game using ping-pong balls. It screwed the tap till water began to flow, and then it would play and splash in the water. Though aloof and indifferent at first, it soon became very friendly. It formed a special attachment with Maxwell. It responded when Maxwell called out his name. It grew desperate when Maxwell left it in a box, and it was hurt while trying to get out. After Maxwell took it out, it clung to his feet. It was a fun-loving animal. It enjoyed playing all kinds of games. It would play with a selection of toys, ping-pong balls, marbles, rubber fruit, and a terrapin shell. It required love and affection from Maxwell, and it readily got them.
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