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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lone Wild Hog, and Mister Short.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Nhuong's cousin's father die?
(a) He died of a heart attack.
(b) He was killed by a wildhog.
(c) He drowned in the river.
(d) He was murdered by thieves.

2. What is the name for a wild hog's home?
(a) A pen.
(b) A farm.
(c) A coop.
(d) A harem.

3. Why did lowland buffalo not make good fighters?
(a) They had a different diet.
(b) They were spoiled.
(c) They were not brought up with fierce animals.
(d) They never had to look after themselves.

4. In which country is the story set?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) China.
(d) Cambodia.

5. What does the author say a tiger would sometimes turn into in its old age?
(a) A pet.
(b) A vegetarian.
(c) A man eater.
(d) A god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nhuong hear the story of how Tank was stolen?

2. What kind of calf does Nhuong's father want to buy?

3. What kind of animal does Tank do battle with one dry season?

4. Which part of the hog do the villagers save?

5. What did the families do with their bridge at night?

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