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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does the schoolmaster give to Wang Lung's second-eldest son in Chapter 17?
(a) Nung En.
(b) Liu.
(c) Nung Wen.
(d) Ching.

2. Where does the grain merchant live that Wang Lung has betrothed his eldest son to in Chapter 25?
(a) The Street of Temples.
(b) The Street of Merchants.
(c) The Street of Gold.
(d) The Street of Bridges.

3. What season has begun in the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Spring.

4. Where is a tailor coming from to tend to the daughter of the House of Hwang for her her upcoming wedding in Chapter 5?
(a) Shanghai.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Shenzhen.
(d) Ningbo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Lotus befriend, much to Wang Lung's discouragement in Chapter 21?

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

4. How long has it been since the death of Wang Lung's mother in the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. How many pieces of silver does Wang Lung give to his aunt for arranging his purchase of Lotus?

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