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

2. What is the name of the tree the hog's rubs themselves against to coat themselves?
(a) The sap tree.
(b) The armor tree.
(c) The oil tree.
(d) The protecting tree.

3. What does Tank push the buffalo into?
(a) A river.
(b) A lake.
(c) A pit.
(d) A trench.

4. Which part of the hog do the villagers save?
(a) Its eyes.
(b) Its heart.
(c) Its liver.
(d) Its head.

5. What animal does the author say was even more dangerous than a tiger?
(a) A crocodile.
(b) A horsesnake.
(c) A wild boar.
(d) A wild hog.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why were wild hogs such a problem?

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

4. Which part of the buffalo's body is very fragile?

5. What did the villagers have to travel across to get to the nearest town?

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