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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 have been better for Nhuong if he had caught the otter with its eyes still closed?
(a) It would have thought he was its parent.
(b) It would have been more willing to catch fish for him.
(c) It would not have remembered that it was kidnapped.
(d) It would have not have cried for its siblings.

2. What did each house have surrounding it to protect it from wild animals?
(a) Barbwire.
(b) A moat.
(c) A trench.
(d) Animal traps.

3. What do the villagers place on the dead man's tomb?
(a) The hog's tusks.
(b) His hunting knife.
(c) The hog's heart.
(d) His shoes.

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

5. Which part of the buffalo's body is very fragile?
(a) His hind legs.
(b) His forehead.
(c) His nose.
(d) His chin.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why would a defeated buffalo run towards humans?

4. What might the female buffalo do if Tank was defeated?

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

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