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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From whom has Wang Lung bought a leg of pork that hangs in his house in Chapter 4?
(a) Ching.
(b) Liu.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Pear Blossom.

3. What does Wang Lung purchase to dye the eggs with in Chapter 4?
(a) Hen's blood.
(b) Red paper.
(c) Red food dye.
(d) Saffron.

4. What does Wang Lung purchase to burn on the eve of the new year in Chapter 5?
(a) Ten red candles.
(b) Six green candles.
(c) Five blue candles.
(d) Two red candles.

5. What does Wang Lung go to eat before taking his bride from the House of Hwang in Chapter 1?
(a) Bread.
(b) Rice.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Noodles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the noodles signify that Wang Lung's family eats on his son's first month birthday in Chapter 4?

2. Who assists O-lan in childbirth in Chapter 3?

3. Where is a tailor coming from to tend to the daughter of the House of Hwang for her her upcoming wedding in Chapter 5?

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

5. What is sewn onto the front of the hat that O-lin has made for her son when she goes to the House of Hwang in Chapter 5?

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