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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. What part of the wild hog is its most dangerous weapon?
(a) Its teeth.
(b) Its legs.
(c) Its tail.
(d) Its head.

2. 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 walk off a cliff.
(d) They would follow the winner home.

3. Where did the wild hogs live?
(a) The forest.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The river.
(d) The jungle.

4. When is the only time a tiger will attack a wild hog?
(a) When it's alone.
(b) When it's in a group.
(c) When it's young.
(d) When it's hungry.

5. Why were wild hogs such a problem?
(a) They sometimes attacked without provocation.
(b) They were always followed by tigers.
(c) They would eat all the rice plants given the chance.
(d) They always tried to impregnate the buffalos.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where did Nhuong and his family eventually find Tank after he didn't arrive home?

5. What did the author have to stop the water buffalo nibbling on?

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