The Good Earth checkup through Chapter 9

Who are the PROtagonists of The Good Earth?

• Chi-Hong and Wu-Lan

• Chi-Wan and Son-Long

• Wang Lung and O-Lan

• Wang Chung and Chong-Li

What does the color RED symbolize in China?

• Good luck/fortune

• Bad luck/fortune

• Family love/ties

• the gods

As a 10 year old girl, O-Lan...

• became very wealthy.

• moved to America.

• married Wang Lung.

• was sold as a slave to House of Hwang.

What is the name of the rich house in town?

• House of Jung

• House of Lu

• House of Tang

• House of Hwang

Why are Wang Lung and O-Lan delighted by the birth of their first child?

• It is a boy.

• It is a girl.

• They love children.

• The child had black hair.

Before the couple departs, what does the Old Mistress ask O-lan to show her later?

• The first crop (portion)

• Their first child

• Their new clothes

• A gold piece

How would you describe Wang Lung and O-Lan's attitude towards money?

• Save it! Make a better future!

• Spend it on new clothes and treats!

• Give it away to family and friends!

• Give it to the gods!

Which is NOT a trait of O-Lan?

• Hard worker

• she talks a lot

• says very little

• she cooks and mends clothes

Where do Wang Lung and O-Lan keep their money?

• In a hole in the wall

• Under their pillows

• In a clay jar in the kitchen

• In a cloth shoe

Convinced that Wang Lung is hoarding wealth, a group of desperate villagers steal food from his family. But what are they actually eating?

• corn

• potatoes

• rice

• earth