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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Wang Lung have Ching buried in Chapter 29?
(a) By the wall of the estate.
(b) Next to his father's grave.
(c) Next to O-lan's grave.
(d) Outside of the village.

2. How old is Ching said to be in Chapter 15?
(a) 27 years old.
(b) Over 50 years old.
(c) Less than 45 years old.
(d) Less than 35 years old.

3. In O-lan's last words before dying, she says, "Beauty will not" do what?
(a) "Follow one across the bridge."
(b) "Bear a man sons."
(c) "Bring prosperity."
(d) "Live forever."

4. Wang Lung's uncle says to him in Chapter 7, "I am a man of" what?
(a) "Evil destiny."
(b) "Fortune."
(c) "Wealth and prosperity."
(d) "Godly destiny."

5. How old is Wang Lung's youngest daughter in Chapter 25?
(a) Almost 12.
(b) Almost 16.
(c) Almost 8.
(d) Almost 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away does the maid live that is arranged to marry Wang Lung's second-eldest son in Chapter 29?

2. For whom does Wang Lung buy a coffin for also when he purchases one for O-lan in Chapter 26?

3. What does O-lan suggest that her eldest son has been doing when she confronts Wang Lung in Chapter 24?

4. What season has begun in the beginning of Chapter 14?

5. By what name does Wang Lung's young cousin the soldier refer to Lotus in Chapter 31?

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