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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of the money Wang Lung has obtained does he spend on seeds before returning to his land in Chapter 15?
(a) 5 gold pieces.
(b) 2 gold pieces.
(c) 3 gold pieces.
(d) 10 gold pieces.

2. For how many nights has Wang Lung's uncle not slept when he arrives at Wang's home in Chapter 20?
(a) For 4 nights.
(b) For 2 nights.
(c) For 5 nights.
(d) For 3 nights.

3. What does Wang Lung do for work when he first arrives in the city in the south in Chapter 11?
(a) He sells newspapers.
(b) He works at the public kitchen.
(c) He pulls a rickshaw.
(d) He works at a butcher shop.

4. Who are the first members of Wang Lung's household that are moved to the new townhouse in Chapter 29?
(a) Ching and Liu.
(b) O-lan and the poor fool.
(c) Nung En and Nung Wen.
(d) Lotus and Cuckoo.

5. How many eggs does Wang Lung purchase in town in Chapter 4?
(a) 200.
(b) 150.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wang Lung tell O-lan he would do if only it would heal her in Chapter 26?

2. Who built the Temple of the Earth where Wang Lung burns incense after his wedding?

3. What does Wang Lung overhear his sons discussing in the end of Chapter 34?

4. What is the vehicle called that Wang Lung's family takes to the city in the south in Chapter 10?

5. Where did O-lan live as a child?

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