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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. Where did Nhuong and his family eventually find Tank after he didn't arrive home?
(a) Swimming in the lake.
(b) Tied to a tree.
(c) In the rice fields.
(d) In someone's yard.

2. How does one stop a snake from squeezing a person to death?
(a) By pinching its belly.
(b) By pressing its forehead.
(c) By biting its tail.
(d) By tickling its belly.

3. What did the author name his buffalo?
(a) Big Bill.
(b) Yank.
(c) Tank.
(d) Percy.

4. What do the men use to make stretchers?
(a) Sugar cane and vines.
(b) Bamboo canes and vines.
(c) Branches and ivy.
(d) Sugar cane and palm leaves.

5. What would Nhuong's father do during the evenings?
(a) Organize a party.
(b) Sing songs.
(c) Build furniture.
(d) Teach the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the wild hog is its most dangerous weapon?

2. What animal does the author say was even more dangerous than a tiger?

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

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

5. How do the men tire the hog?

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