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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Opera, Karate, and Bandits, and So Close.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animals did the author look after on the family farm?
(a) Cows.
(b) Water buffalo.
(c) Wild boars.
(d) Sheep.

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

4. How would an eel try to kill an adult duck?
(a) Lure it into the deeper parts of the water and then kill it.
(b) Poison it and then come back for it later.
(c) Bite off its feet so it would drown on its own.
(d) Bite its foot and pull it under the water.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What member of his family does Nhuong describe as physically weak?

4. What warned the farmer to the presence of a wild hog?

5. Which part of Mr. Short's body did Hung cut off?

(see the answer key)

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