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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tank, the Water Buffalo, and My Cousin.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the author have to stop the water buffalo nibbling on?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Nettles.
(c) Sugar cane.
(d) Rice plants.

3. What might the female buffalo do if Tank was defeated?
(a) They would walk off a cliff.
(b) They would follow the winner home.
(c) They would refuse any other leaders.
(d) They would eat their calves.

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

5. What kind of people considered Tank a prize?
(a) Fur traders.
(b) Buffalo traders.
(c) Government officials.
(d) Buffalo thieves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the author's family mainly grow on their land?

3. What does the author say a tiger would sometimes turn into in its old age?

4. What was the name of the bridge that lead to the front door of each house?

5. What were the tigers always trying to steal?

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