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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the silk depictions of women on the walls of the tea house, Wang Lung says in Chapter 18, "I thought they were pictures of dream women, of goddesses in the mountain of" where?
(a) Baija.
(b) Badaling.
(c) Baiyun.
(d) Kwen Lwen.

2. What is the name of Wang Lung's nearest neighbor that he regrets not having brought with him when he faces the House of Hwang in Chapter 1?
(a) Ching.
(b) Liu.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Pear Blossom.

3. 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.

4. What does Wang Lung's aunt say Lotus "reeks of" when she helps her into her chambers in Chapter 20?
(a) "Perfume and paint."
(b) "Onions and garlic."
(c) "Sweat and men."
(d) "Oil and wine."

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items did Wang Lung's father take to the House of Hwang to secure Wang Lung's marriage to their slave-girl?

2. How does Wang Lung respond to the news that O-lan is pregnant in Chapter 2?

3. What image is depicted on the flier that the blue-eyed man gives to Wang Lung in Chapter 14?

4. What are the New Year's cakes called that O-lan makes in Chapter 5?

5. What color are eggs died to celebrate when Wang Lung has a son in Chapter 3?

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