WorksheetsThe Good Earth checkup through Chapter 9
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
What animal does Wang Lung kill for food during the drought?
His cat.
His favorite horse.
His work ox.
His neighbor's pig.
After giving birth during the famine, how does O-lan deal with the problem of having another mouth to feed?
looks for work in town.
sells the baby
strangles the baby
sells furniture
