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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Cuckoo say Lotus is from in Chapter 18?
(a) Soochow.
(b) Dalian.
(c) Anhwei.
(d) Kiangsu.

2. What does Wang Lung promise to the prostitute who has been visited by Wang Lung's son in Chapter 23?
(a) He will give her twice the silver for turning his son away.
(b) He will send his uncle to please her.
(c) He will buy her a home if she turns away his son.
(d) He will kill her if his son returns.

3. Why does Wang Lung not turn away his uncle in Chapter 20?
(a) Because his uncle owes him money.
(b) Because his aunt is dying.
(c) Because it would be shameful.
(d) Because O-lan has died.

4. What causes Wang Lung to become angry with Lotus in Chapter 21?
(a) Lotus leaves the house.
(b) Lotus scolds O-lan.
(c) Lotus curses his children.
(d) Lotus sleeps with Ching.

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

6. Who comes to tell Wang Lung that his grandson has been born in Chapter 29?
(a) Wang Lung's father.
(b) Wang Lung's uncle.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Wang Lung's aunt.

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

8. Why does Wang Lung make his eldest sons work in his fields each day in Chapter 17?
(a) So they will become scholars.
(b) So they will fear him.
(c) So they will obey him.
(d) So they will not become idle and spoiled.

9. What is described as the color of mourning that Wang Lung and his family wears after O-lan's death?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

10. Under what kind of tree are O-land and Wang Lung's father buried?
(a) An elm tree.
(b) A date tree.
(c) An oak tree.
(d) A willow tree.

11. Who is the first to discover and announce Wang Lung's love for another woman in Chapter 20?
(a) Wang Lung's uncle.
(b) Liu.
(c) O-lan.
(d) Wang Lung's aunt.

12. For whom does Wang Lung buy a coffin for also when he purchases one for O-lan in Chapter 26?
(a) For his niece.
(b) For his father.
(c) For his daughter.
(d) For his uncle.

13. 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 4 days.
(b) For 2 days.
(c) For 3 days.
(d) For 2 weeks.

14. What does O-lan suggest that her eldest son has been doing when she confronts Wang Lung in Chapter 24?
(a) Spending time with Cuckoo.
(b) Stealing money.
(c) Spending time with Lotus.
(d) Talking to soldiers.

15. How old is Wang Lung's eldest son in Chapter 24?
(a) 17.
(b) 22.
(c) 13.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Wang Lung's youngest daughter in Chapter 25?

2. Who accompanies Wang Lung's uncle when he moves into Wang Lung's home in Chapter 20?

3. What gift does Wang Lung give to the teacher when he takes his sons to school in Chapter 17?

4. Who are the first members of Wang Lung's household that are moved to the new townhouse in Chapter 29?

5. What do Wang Lung and all of the farmers in his village share?

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