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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 old is Wang Lung's female cousin that he and his uncle discuss in Chapter 7?
(a) 22.
(b) 12.
(c) 19.
(d) 15.

2. What does Wang Lung learn of his youngest son in Chapter 34?
(a) He has become a farmer.
(b) He has become a military official.
(c) He has been killed in battle.
(d) He has died in prison.

3. What name does the schoolmaster give to Wang Lung's second-eldest son in Chapter 17?
(a) Nung Wen.
(b) Liu.
(c) Nung En.
(d) Ching.

4. Who makes the hut from the mats that Wang Lung buys in the city in Chapter 11?
(a) Lotus.
(b) O-lan.
(c) Wang Lung.
(d) Pear Blossom.

5. Which of the jewels does O-lan ask for and keep for herself when she gives the rest to Wang Lung in Chapter 16?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A gold ring.
(c) A sapphire necklace.
(d) Two pearls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who purchases a coffin for Wang Lung as he approaches death in Chapter 34?

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

3. What does Wang Lung's youngest son wish to become in Chapter 32?

4. How many pieces of silver does Wang Lung give to his aunt for arranging his purchase of Lotus?

5. How much do each of the eggs cost that Wang Lung purchases after his son is born?

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