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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall is the Western Pagoda said to be in Wang Lung's village in Chapter 18?
(a) 2 stories tall.
(b) 3 stories tall.
(c) 5 stories tall.
(d) 4 stories tall.

2. What drastic act does Wang Lung do in order to impress Lotus in Chapter 19?
(a) He sells his land.
(b) He buys a new home.
(c) He sells his wife.
(d) He cuts off his braid.

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

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

5. What does Wang Lung tell O-lan he would do if only it would heal her in Chapter 26?
(a) He would move into town.
(b) He would leave Lotus.
(c) He would sell all his land.
(d) He would sell his daughters.

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

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

8. Who accompanies Wang Lung's uncle when he moves into Wang Lung's home in Chapter 20?
(a) His son, cousin, and brother.
(b) His wife and two daughters.
(c) His wife and son.
(d) His daughters.

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

10. 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 kill her if his son returns.
(c) He will send his uncle to please her.
(d) He will buy her a home if she turns away his son.

11. 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 4 years.
(b) About 6 months.
(c) Over 3 years.
(d) Over 2 years.

12. 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?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

13. What does O-lan promise Wang Lung she will do for their youngest daughter in Chapter 18?
(a) Sell her to a merchant.
(b) Cut her hair.
(c) Bind her feet.
(d) Sell her to a soldier.

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

15. For how long does Wang Lung's soldier cousin stay in his house with the soldiers before departing for another war in Chapter 31?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the tea shop where Lotus lives as a prostitute?

2. Where does Wang Lung wish to have his second-eldest son apprenticed in Chapter 25?

3. Why does Wang Lung's eldest son say he hates his cousin in Chapter 27?

4. What does Wang Lung have built for Cuckoo due to the adversity between her and O-lan in Chapter 21?

5. What causes Wang Lung to become angry with Lotus in Chapter 21?

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