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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. Why would a defeated buffalo run towards humans?
(a) For help.
(b) To turn his aggression on someone weaker.
(c) For food.
(d) To prove he was still a man.

2. What is the name of the boy who decided to put a stop to Mr. Short?
(a) Hung.
(b) Wong.
(c) Quing.
(d) Guyen.

3. Why were otter cubs the most prized?
(a) They could be taught to catch fish.
(b) They could be taught to follow commands.
(c) Their hide was worth alot of money.
(d) They were a delicacy.

4. What is the name for a wild hog's home?
(a) A harem.
(b) A coop.
(c) A farm.
(d) A pen.

5. What kind of animal was Mr. Short?
(a) A water buffalo.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A wild hog.
(d) A crocodile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the mother otter try to stop Nhuong from taking her cubs?

3. How did Nhuong's cousin's mother die?

4. What did the old man's wife give Tank to eat?

5. What did the author name his buffalo?

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