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by Pearl S. Buck

The Good Earth was published in 1931. It was an immediate hit and has remained Buck's most well-known text. The novel has been translated into more than thirty different languages. Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for this work in 1932. The Good Earth was based on a short story the author had published…

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How is Wang's marriage more like business transaction than a romance?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 23, 2013 11:17 AM
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What was the daily routine of Wang before he got married?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 23, 2013 11:16 AM
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what should i do if i need a good job?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 11, 2013 6:54 AM
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where in the book, "the good earth" can you find quotes about how Olan and Lotus are different, and are the same?
Posted by cameron a #311437
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 28, 2013 1:47 PM
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What are some things we learn initially about wang lung?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 18, 2013 3:17 PM
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How did wang lung get his silver in chapter ten?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 03, 2013 2:45 PM
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Describe the differences in the two visits wang lung made to the house of hwang
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as a parent what mistake does wang lung make with his second son
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 24, 2013 4:30 PM
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Why didn’t Wang Lung want his new bride to be pretty?
Posted by casey h #302621
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 11:22 PM
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Since Wang Lung has lost the friskies, what is Pear Blossom to him now?
Posted by casey h #302621
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 11:20 PM
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What does the word “meet” mean in the context of this story?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 11:15 PM
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Describe how Wang Lung compares himself to the city dwellers
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 11:08 PM
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We see the beginnings of vanity in Wang Lung with the beggar. Explain.
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Wang Lung is getting old. What does he spend most of his time doing now?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 10:46 PM
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. How is Wang Lung now leading the good life?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 10:43 PM
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Describe the temple on the way home.
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 10:41 PM
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ok these questions are some i think are most important that i dont really get .can someone help please
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 10:17 PM
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i need help answering these last few questions
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What were Wang Lung’s initial feelings toward Olan?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 9:51 PM
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What was their wedding night like?
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What goal does Olan have after giving birth to her first-born?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 9:42 PM
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cansomeone please help me answer these questions
Posted by casey h #302621
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 9:40 PM
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Why was Wang Lung shocked at Olan’s goals?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 19, 2013 9:32 PM
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What did men do at the tea houses?
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Wang Lung is all happy in bed the morning after, but then starts to wonder something… what
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