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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Wang Lung's uncle's wife described in Chapter 4?
(a) "Like a fox."
(b) "Thin and waspy."
(c) "Attractive and tidy."
(d) "Fat and lazy."

2. Why does Wang Lung not turn away his uncle in Chapter 20?
(a) Because it would be shameful.
(b) Because his aunt is dying.
(c) Because O-lan has died.
(d) Because his uncle owes him money.

3. What does Wang Lung say to the rich man after taking his gold during the riot in Chapter 14?
(a) "I did not mean to disturb you."
(b) "Out of my sight, lest I kill you for a fat worm!"
(c) "I do not know who you are. I do not care."
(d) "Thank you, for lest my family will starve."

4. What are the New Year's cakes called that O-lan makes in Chapter 5?
(a) Lenten cakes.
(b) Rice cakes.
(c) Moon cakes.
(d) Sun cakes.

5. Wang Lung's uncle says to him in Chapter 7, "I am a man of" what?
(a) "Wealth and prosperity."
(b) "Fortune."
(c) "Evil destiny."
(d) "Godly destiny."

Short Answer Questions

1. What season has begun in the beginning of Chapter 14?

2. How much money does the American woman give to Wang Lung for transporting her in Chapter 11?

3. Where does O-lan dig a hole for she and Wang Lung to hide their silver in Chapter 4?

4. How much do each of the eggs cost that Wang Lung purchases after his son is born?

5. What does Wang Lung's aunt say Lotus "reeks of" when she helps her into her chambers in Chapter 20?

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