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

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

3. What does Nhuong say disrupted his dreams?
(a) Death.
(b) War.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Adulthood.

4. What kind of people sought after catfish?
(a) Sportsman.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Gourmets.
(d) Rich people.

5. What does Nhuong say the white catfish fought like at the end of the old man's line?
(a) A wrestler.
(b) A demon.
(c) A boxer.
(d) A devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hung make a dummy of?

2. What kind of animal was Mr. Short?

3. Why did lowland buffalo not make good fighters?

4. Where did the author first travel to with his father at twelve years old?

5. How does a horse snake kill its victims if it doesn't bite them?

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