Across
- 3. I am very loyal and a great swimmer. I took a bath along the way.
- 4. I didn't fall in the river, I was pushed.
- 8. I rode on a raft across the river.
- 10. I took a break to eat and take a nap, so I finished in last place.
- 11. I hopped across some stones and onto a log to cross the river.
- 12. I am curious and smart and I love bananas. I am the ninth year.
Down
- 1. I fought strong currents so I am exhausted.
- 2. I scared the horse so I could slither forward and get sixth place.
- 5. The emperor asked me why I didn't win. I told him I stopped to help others.
- 6. I worked as a team with the monkey and the rooster to cross the river.
- 7. energetic
- 9. First in the Chinese Zodiac. Very smart but played dirty.
- 13. Tricked into second place. Carried two other animals on its back during the race.
