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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wang Lung's eldest son say he hates his cousin in Chapter 27?
(a) Because he is a scholar.
(b) Because he is base and stupid.
(c) Because he is always peeping at his wife.
(d) Because he is arrogant and wealthy.

2. What does Wang Lung demand from O-lan to give to Lotus in Chapter 19?
(a) Her pearls.
(b) Her silver ring.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her sapphire necklace.

3. What does Wang Lung tell O-lan he would do if only it would heal her in Chapter 26?
(a) He would sell all his land.
(b) He would sell his daughters.
(c) He would leave Lotus.
(d) He would move into town.

4. How tall is the Western Pagoda said to be in Wang Lung's village in Chapter 18?
(a) 5 stories tall.
(b) 4 stories tall.
(c) 3 stories tall.
(d) 2 stories tall.

5. What does Wang Lung's uncle ask of Wang Lung for his daughter's dowry in Chapter 7?
(a) 2 pieces of silver.
(b) 10 pieces of gold.
(c) 10 pieces of silver.
(d) 5 pieces of silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns the villagers against Wang Lung during the hard times after the drought in Chapter 8?

2. Who kills Wang Lung's ox in Chapter 8?

3. How does Wang Lung's eldest son suggest they kill his uncle and his family in Chapter 27?

4. How does O-lan explain her growing illness to Wang Lung in Chapter 18?

5. How old is Wang Lung's eldest son when Wang sends him to be educated?

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