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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wang Lung's father compare drinking tea to in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Drinking wax.
(b) Drinking wine.
(c) Eating grapes.
(d) Eating silver.

2. For how long does Wang Lung refrain from going into town due to his anger after his uncle has moved onto his land in Chapter 20?
(a) For 2 weeks.
(b) For 2 days.
(c) For 4 days.
(d) For 3 days.

3. How many pieces of silver does Wang Lung give to his aunt for arranging his purchase of Lotus?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 50.
(d) 10.

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

5. What food does Ching give to Wang Lung before Wang's family departs for the south in Chapter 9?
(a) Bone broth.
(b) Water chestnuts.
(c) Rice bowls.
(d) Dried beans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was O-lan beaten daily as a slave?

3. What does Wang Lung have built for Cuckoo due to the adversity between her and O-lan in Chapter 21?

4. How many young lords are described at the House of Hwang in Chapter 5?

5. How much money does Wang Lung pay Ching as steward on Wang Lung's farm in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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