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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ching said to be in Chapter 15?
(a) Over 50 years old.
(b) 27 years old.
(c) Less than 45 years old.
(d) Less than 35 years old.

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

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

4. How many sleeping mats does Wang Lung purchase to fashion into a hut for his family in the city in Chapter 11?
(a) 10.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

5. Why was O-lan beaten daily as a slave?
(a) Because the Old Master was in love with her.
(b) White Lily.
(c) To ensure she was obedient.
(d) Because she stole from her masters every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Wang Lung pay for the cost of transporting his family to the city in the south in Chapter 11?

2. How many silver dollars does Wang Lung have in his purse when he sets out on his wedding day in Chapter 1?

3. How old is Wang Lung's female cousin that he and his uncle discuss in Chapter 7?

4. Why does Wang Lung go to confront his uncle's wife in Chapter 7?

5. How much money does Wang Lung spend on an ox in Chapter 15?

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