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The Good Earth Quiz 1

  • 1. What day is it when the novel opens ?
    •     First day of harvest
    •     Any other day
    •     Wang Lung's wedding day
    •     First day of winter

  • 2. Is tea an everyday occasion in Wang Lung's household?
    •     Only on special days
    •     No
    •     Sometimes
    •     Yes

  • 3. What is Wang Lung's father's reaction to Wang Lung's wedding preparations?
    •     He is very enthusiastic.
    •     He apparently disapproves, but secretely approves.
    •     He is indifferent.
    •     He is angry.

  • 4. How do people react to Wang Lung's hair?
    •     It is becoming.
    •     No one notices.
    •     He is popular because of it.
    •     He is ridiculed.

  • 5. How does the gateman of the Great House treat Wang Lung?
    •     Well.
    •     Badly.
    •     Respectfully.
    •     Indifferently.

  • 6. What are Wang Lung's requests concerning the appearance of his wife?
    •     That she not be pockmarked or have a split lip.
    •     That she be fair.
    •     That she not be pockmarked or have unbound feet.
    •     That she have her feet bound.

  • 7. What is Wang Lung's initial assessment of O-lan?
    •     She is plain.
    •     She is beautiful.
    •     She is repulsive.
    •     She is interesting.

  • 8. How does Wang Lung's father react to O-lan?
    •     Is warm and inviting.
    •     Appears not to notice her.
    •     Appears to be nice but is secretely angry with the situation.
    •     Is hostile.

  • 9. What is O-lan's demeanor like?
    •     She is quiet and slow.
    •     She is disrespectful.
    •     She is very talkative.
    •     She is sullen and angry.

  • 10. When does O-lan tell Wang Lung she is pregnant?
    •     While preparing dinner.
    •     In the morning.
    •     Before going to the market.
    •     While working in the field with him.

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