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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since Wang Lung last saw his eldest son when he comes home to be wed in Chapter 26?
(a) Over 4 years.
(b) About 6 months.
(c) Over 2 years.
(d) Over 3 years.

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

3. What is depicted on the second flier that Wang Lung is given in Chapter 14?
(a) A street paved with gold.
(b) A fat man stabbing a starving man.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Jesus Christ.

4. What does Wang Lung purchase for the "goddess of mercy" after his grandson is born in Chapter 29?
(a) A new robe.
(b) A silver ring.
(c) A gold crown.
(d) A blue candle.

5. Under what kind of tree are O-land and Wang Lung's father buried?
(a) An elm tree.
(b) A date tree.
(c) A willow tree.
(d) An oak tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does O-lan say she was beaten with daily as a slave in Chapter 14?

2. How does Wang Lung respond to the news that O-lan is pregnant in Chapter 2?

3. For how many nights has Wang Lung's uncle not slept when he arrives at Wang's home in Chapter 20?

4. What are the New Year's cakes called that O-lan makes in Chapter 5?

5. What drastic act does Wang Lung do in order to impress Lotus in Chapter 19?

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