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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who accompanies Wang Lung's uncle when he moves into Wang Lung's home in Chapter 20?
(a) His wife and son.
(b) His daughters.
(c) His son, cousin, and brother.
(d) His wife and two daughters.

3. Who built the Temple of the Earth where Wang Lung burns incense after his wedding?
(a) Wang Lung's grandfather.
(b) Old Master Hwang.
(c) Wang Lung's father.
(d) Wang Lung's uncle.

4. Whom does Wang Lung describe as "the keeper of" Lotus in Chapter 20?
(a) Ching.
(b) Nung Wen.
(c) Liu.
(d) Cuckoo.

5. How far away does the maid live that is arranged to marry Wang Lung's second-eldest son in Chapter 29?
(a) In the town where Wang Lung lives.
(b) 1 village away.
(c) 3 villages away.
(d) 500 miles away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wang Lung purchase to dye the eggs with in Chapter 4?

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

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

4. What does Wang Lung purchase for the "goddess of mercy" after his grandson is born in Chapter 29?

5. To whom does Wang Lung turn over all his financial matters in Chapter 30?

(see the answer key)

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