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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through River Creatures, and The Horse Snake.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of animal does Tank do battle with one dry season?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A bear.
(c) A lion.
(d) A tiger.

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

4. Where did the two farmers hide from the wild hog?
(a) A tractor.
(b) A car.
(c) A trench.
(d) A shed.

5. Why were wild hogs such a problem?
(a) They sometimes attacked without provocation.
(b) They always tried to impregnate the buffalos.
(c) They were always followed by tigers.
(d) They would eat all the rice plants given the chance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tank injure one of the thieves?

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

3. What was the most feared animal on the river?

4. How did Tank help catch the white catfish?

5. What do the hunters carry with them to kill the wild hog?

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