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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tank injure one of the thieves?

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

3. What kind of calf does Nhuong's father want to buy?

4. What does Nhuong say the white catfish fought like at the end of the old man's line?

5. What did Nhuong's father do to ensure Tank was not taken again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were tigers such a nuisance to the villagers?

2. Why was the author's father so important to the village?

3. Why was the horse snake the most feared animal?

4. How did the female otter protect her cubs?

5. How did Tank escape the thieves?

6. Why are otter cubs so prized?

7. How did the farmers use their dogs to capture the wild hogs?

8. How did Mr. Short's life change after the loss of his tail?

9. What is the best way for a hunter to kill a lone wild hog?

10. How did Nhuong's cousin tame a python?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how villagers manage the following in Nhoung's hamlet.

1. Buying and selling goods.

2. Traveling.

3. Making a living.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the problems caused by the following animals.

1. Wild hogs.

2. Tigers.

3. Horse snakes.

How do the village try to combat the problems these animals cause?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the differences between the novel and autobiography formats. What are the main elements of a book? What are the main elements of an autobiography? What can novelists express that an autobiographer cannot? How can autobiographies keep to the facts while still maintaining a level of entertainment?

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