1 What day is it when the novel opens ? Wang Lung's wedding day First day of harvest Any other day First day of winter 2 Is tea an everyday occasion in Wang Lung's household? Sometimes Yes No Only on special days 3 What is Wang Lung's father's reaction to Wang Lung's wedding preparations? He is angry. He is indifferent. He is very enthusiastic. He apparently disapproves, but secretely approves. 4 How do people react to Wang Lung's hair? He is popular because of it. It is becoming. He is ridiculed. No one notices. 5 How does the gateman of the Great House treat Wang Lung? Badly. Respectfully. Indifferently. Well. 6 What are Wang Lung's requests concerning the appearance of his wife? That she not be pockmarked or have unbound feet. That she have her feet bound. That she not be pockmarked or have a split lip. That she be fair. 7 What is Wang Lung's initial assessment of O-lan? She is beautiful. She is repulsive. She is interesting. She is plain. 8 How does Wang Lung's father react to O-lan? Is hostile. Appears to be nice but is secretely angry with the situation. Is warm and inviting. Appears not to notice her. 9 What is O-lan's demeanor like? She is disrespectful. She is very talkative. She is quiet and slow. She is sullen and angry. 10 When does O-lan tell Wang Lung she is pregnant? Before going to the market. In the morning. While working in the field with him. While preparing dinner. 11 How does O-lan want to give birth? She wants a doctor. She wants a midwife. She wants Wang Lung to be with her. She wants to be alone. 12 Why does Wang Lung buy eggs and sugar? To celebrate the birth of his firstborn. As a chore. As a present to O-lan. To make a special dinner. 13 Where does Wang Lung hide the extra money he makes that first year? In the temple. In the field. He doesn't have any extra money. In the earthen wall of his room. 14 According to Wang Lung, was is the first action he and O-lan perform as a couple? Working the fields. Celebrating their marriage by having dinner guests. Burning incense for the gods. Walking home. 15 What is Wang Lung's first girl child seen to be by her father? A bad omen. As another mouth to feed. As a burden. A sign of prosperity. 16 According to O-lan, do the rich and the poor eat the same food? Only on religious occassions. No. Yes. Sometimes. 17 O-lan was what kind of slave inthe House of Hwang? A concubine. A kitchen slave. A cleaning slave. An outdoors slave. 18 What type of man is Wang Lung's uncle? He is sickly. He is greedy. He is generous. He is honest. 19 Why does Wang Lung refuse to kill the ox? He is afraid of blood. He is not a violent man. He cannot do it for religious reasons. He is attached to it, as he is to the land. 20 Why does the family travel south? To take a break from farming. To escape the famine and find food. To visit family. To explore the land. 21 What does Ching give to Wang Lung during the famine? Some rice. Some pence. Some beans. Some corn. 22 What jewels does O-lan wish to keep? Two diamonds. An emerald. Two rubies. Two pearls. 23 What is O-lan suffering from? Tuberculosis. Pneumonia. Yellow fever. A fire in her vitals. 24 Why does Wang Lung cut his hair? Because he wanted to appear modern. Because he was ridiculed. Because he wanted a change. Because Lotus asked him to. 25 What happens to Wang Lung's fourth child? She is sold. She dies. She runs away. She falls ill.
