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

2. What kind of birds did Nhuong's cousin steal from a nest?
(a) Humming birds.
(b) Woodpeckers.
(c) Cuckoos.
(d) Song birds.

3. Where did Nhuong hear the story of how Tank was stolen?
(a) A supermarket.
(b) A local wedding.
(c) The school yard.
(d) A government meeting.

4. What was the name of the bird who stole Nhuong's cousin's birds?
(a) Tchen.
(b) Nygyen.
(c) Yang.
(d) Quoc.

5. What did the old man's wife give Tank to eat?
(a) A piece of fish.
(b) Rice cake.
(c) Cake.
(d) Brown sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country is the story set?

2. How does one stop a snake from squeezing a person to death?

3. What animals did the author look after on the family farm?

4. How did Nhuong's cousin help him capture the otter cubs?

5. Which part of the hog do the villagers save?

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