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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 long has it been since Wang Lung last saw his eldest son when he comes home to be wed in Chapter 26?
(a) Over 3 years.
(b) Over 2 years.
(c) About 6 months.
(d) Over 4 years.

2. How much do each of the eggs cost that Wang Lung purchases after his son is born?
(a) 4 pence.
(b) 1 penny.
(c) 2 pence.
(d) 5 pence.

3. What primary color is worn by the bride and groom at Wang Lung's son's wedding in Chapter 26?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

4. What does Wang Lung suggest that Pear Blossom do after he dies in Chapter 34?
(a) Poison the poor fool.
(b) Poison his eldest son.
(c) Poison his aunt.
(d) Poison his youngest son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sleeping mats does Wang Lung purchase to fashion into a hut for his family in the city in Chapter 11?

2. What color robes do the priests from the Taoist temple wear that come to lead O-lan's and Wang Lung's father's funeral?

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

4. Wang Lung says in Chapter 20, "When a man's house is full of wild dogs he must" do what?

5. What happened to Wang Lung's uncle's daughters while he and his family were in the city?

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