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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. What kind of wild hog is most dangerous?
(a) A lone wild hog.
(b) A hungry wild hog.
(c) An injured wild hog.
(d) A tired wild hog.

2. Where did Nhuong and his cousin sell the otters?
(a) The market place.
(b) A city factory.
(c) The dock.
(d) The next village.

3. What does Nhuong say the white catfish fought like at the end of the old man's line?
(a) A devil.
(b) A boxer.
(c) A wrestler.
(d) A demon.

4. How did the mother otter try to stop Nhuong from taking her cubs?
(a) She scratched his back.
(b) She clawed his leg.
(c) She jumped on his back.
(d) She bit his toes.

5. Why couldn't Nhuong stay for dinner?
(a) His mother was cooking his favorite.
(b) His mother needed Tank's help.
(c) He had to finish his homework.
(d) He was going out for dinner with his cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal would the villagers use as bait to catch a catfish?

2. What kind of birds did Nhuong's cousin steal from a nest?

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

4. What is the only part of a hog's body not protected by sap?

5. What kind of animals do Nhuong and his cousin hunt and cook alive?

(see the answer key)

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