The Good Earth: Chapter 1
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1. Describe how Wang Lung is different from his father.
2.What are Wang Lung’s first impressions of O-Lan? (p.18)
3. Why does the Ancient Mistress want WL and O-Lan to leave in a hurry? (p.18)
4. As they leave town, WL stops and buys something for O-Lan. What was it? (p.21)
5. What stood at the end of WL’s western field nearest to town? (p.21)
6. Describe the structure and its condition. (p.21-22)
Chapter Comprehension:
1.In what ways does WL act differently on this “special” day than he would on any other day?
A.
B.
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2.Describe WL’s relationship with his father. Do you think he is happy? How will this marriage help?
3.What does the first chapter tell us about Chinese culture/traditions during this time period?
4. Given WL’s and O-Lan’s different lifestyles, and the way he treated her when they first met, how
might this cause problems in the future? Explain.
The Good Earth: Chapter 2
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1.Why is the question, “Are there to be tea leaves in it?” more complex to WL than a yes or no answer?
(p.26)
How does WL answer this question? (p.26-7)
2.How does WL want O-lan to feel about their new marriage? (p.27-8)
(Critical Thinking): Why do you think he is suddenly ashamed? (p.28)
3.WL is surprised when O-lan returns from serving his father. (p.28) Why ?
How does he react?
4.Where / How did O-lan find fuel for cooking? (p.29)
5.How has life for WL changed since O-lan has arrived? (p.28-9)
6.How has O-lan’s “woman’s touch” change WL’s house? (p.29)
7.Describe how O-lan told WL that she is “with child.” (p.31) How does WL react?
Does this strike you as odd?
Critical Thinking:
1.WL is very curious about O-lan. He wants to know why she doesn’t speak, yet he will not ask her. Why
do you think he is holding back?
2.Why do you think WL and O-Lan do not show any excitement towards the news of their future child?
The Good Earth: Chapter 3
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1.Who does WL want present when O-lan gives birth? Why? (P33)
2. Describe O-lan’s facial expressions and tone when she reacts to WL mentioning the Great House? (P34)
Why do you think she reacted this way?
3. How does O-lan describe her next trip to the Great House? (P34)
[Who will she bring, what will they be wearing]
4.When O-lan tells WL that she is pregnant she says it without excitement or concern. How do we know she
is deeply concerned about the child’s future? (P34-5)
5.Why is the book called The Good Earth…what does it provide for WL? (P36)
6.How does WL feel after giving the silver pieces to O-lan? Has he always felt like this when he gave his
silver away? Why/why not? (P36)
7.Is/was WL and only child? Explain. (P37)
Critical Thinking
1.So far the conversations between WL and O-lan have been short and direct. If you were WL, how would
you feel/react when O-lan defies your intentions with the birth of your birth? (p34)
2.So far the earth has been good for WL. He is able to raise crops, provide food for his family, and make
money by selling to merchants. How do you think WL and his family would be affected if the earth did not
produce?
3.In your opinion, what was the most unusual part of O-lan’s pregnancy/labor?
The Good Earth: Chapter 4
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1.What did WL do to celebrate the birth of his son? (p.40-41)
2.Why didn’t WL visit his neighbors? (p.45)
What was he afraid would happen?
3.Describe WL’s harvest. (p42)
When did he sell the harvest? Why?
4.After selling some of the harvest, how does WL feel about the money? (p.46)
What does he do with it? Why?
5.How is O-lan different from WL’s uncle’s wife? (p42-3)
Critical Thinking
1Describe the change in communication between WL and O-lan.
2.How do you think the birth of a child might change the atmosphere of the household?
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3.Describe the symbolism and cultural beliefs of the Chinese people in this chapter:
1.Red paper2.Chinese New Year3.Feast of Noodles4.Inscents for the Earth Gods-
The Good Earth: Chapters 1-4 Quiz Study Guide
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1.Describe WL and O-lan’s relationship:
-How did they become “united”:
-Who has control/power, why:
2.Name some of the things WL does to prepare for his wedding?
3.Describe some of the traditions and culture of the Chinese:
4.Why is “are there to be tea leaves in it” a difficult question for WL to answer?
5.How does O-lan help out around the house?
6.Why is it important for O-lan to return to the House of Hwang with her son?
7.When does WL sell his harvest? Why does he sell it then?
8.Why is the book called “The Good Earth”?
The Good Earth: Chapter 5
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1.Describe how WL prepared for the New Year.
2.Describe the “Moon Cakes.”
What were they made of?
How were they decorated?
Who were they for?
3.Describe the changes/differences between the first time WL entered the Great House and his most recent
visit.
4.Explain why WL suddenly tucked his son into his coat and prayed that it would die? (think about the
culture/beliefs)
Comprehension
1.In the first chapters we talked about “living within your means” and how WL was spending money on his
wedding day. How is this true to the Great House? Explain.
2.Why do you think WL becomes fascinated about buying land from the House of Hwang?
What deeper meaning does this have?
Is this land a good buy for WL?
3.How do you think the quote “Last year this time I was slave in that house”…
Relates to the story so far:
Possible foreshadowing:
The Good Earth: Chapter 6
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1.How does WL initially feel about his new land purchase? (p56-57)
Why do you think he feels this way?
How did his feelings change?
2.Explain how purchasing the land has changed WL.
Focus on this excerpt ”and the wide difference that still lay between him and the great house seemed suddenly impassable as the
moat full of water in front of him and as high as the wall beyond…he was filled with angry determination and then he said to his
heart that he would fill that hole with silver again and again until he had bought from the House of Hwang enough land so that
this land would be less than an inch in his sight” (p.58)
3.How does WL address O-lan when she tells him she is pregnant? (p58)
How does O-lan respond?
4.How has the new land helped WL’s fortune? (p60)
What strains has it put on him?
Comprehension
1.How is WL’s reaction of the pregnancy and birth of his second child different from his first child?
2.Describe the pros and cons of WL’s new land purchase.
PROS
CONS
Family:
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Overall rating: Is the land worth it?
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The Good Earth: Chapter 7
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1.How does WL feel about his cousin? (p.61-62)
Why does he feel this way?
2.When WL verbally attacks his uncle’s wife, how does she defend herself? (p.62-63)
3.What does WL’s uncle say he would do for him if their situation were reversed? (p.65)
4.Why is WL now rich? Is it because of his “good/lucky fortune” ?(p64-65)
5.What does WL do to help out his uncle? (p.65)
Why does he do this?
Is this wise?
Comprehension:
1.Why does WL and his uncle refer to their daughters as “evil creatures?”
2.Instead of simply “giving” the silver pieces to his uncle, what could WL have done instead?
Vocab/Culture
1.Malice
2.Middle mans fees
3.Dowry
4.Sacred Edicts
The Good Earth: Chapter 8
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1.WL is experiencing a drought that he believes is part of the bad omen and possibly from the birth of his
daughter. How has life changed for WL due to this drought? (p.70-71)
2.What helped WL during this hard time? (p.71)
3.What did WL do with his silver? (p.71-73)
Was this a good idea?
4.Why does WL want the land? Who did it belong to? (p.73)
Why doesn’t he tell O-lan?
5.WL is once again feeling poor because he does not have any food. What does he do to find food? (p.76)
6.Why was WL reluctant to kill the ox? (p.76) (2 reasons)
7.Who turns on WL and spread rumors throughout the village? (p.77)
What are the rumors?
What do the townies do to react?
How are they stopped?
8.What can never been stolen/taken from WL? (p.79)
Why is the book titled “The Good Earth?”
The Good Earth: Chapter 9
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1.How has WL changed towards his cultural beliefs?(p.80-81)
Why does he do this?
Why isn't he afraid?
2.What have the town's people, and WL's uncle, resorted to for food?(p.82-83)
3.What does WL suggest his family do to survive?(p.83-84)
4.Why does WL's neighbor Ching give him a portion of the food saved for their last supper?(p.84-85)
5.Who does WL give the food to? Why?(p.85)
6.Where did WL's uncle get food from?(p.89)
7.What did WL's uncle and the other men from town want?(p.91-93)
Was it a good price?
Will he ever sell it?
Comprehension:
1.What do you think happened to the child at birth? Why
Describe how O-lan must have felt when she performed this act.
Why would she do it?
What made it easier?
2.If you were O-lan would you be able to perform this act?
The Good Earth: Chapter 10
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1.Describe what WL's family looked like when they made their way to the south gate.(p.94-95)
2.Why are the men at the door steps of the House of Hwang angry?(p.95)
3.What does one dingy man say he would do if he only had the strength? (p.96)
4.How will WL go to the house?(p.99)
Comprehension:
1.What are the "fire wagons" ?
2.How have WL's daughter and O-lan helped to provide strength to WL? EXPLAIN
3.Predict what will happen if and when WL and his family make it to the south. Write a paragraph.
The Good Earth: Chapter 11
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1.What wisdom did the man on the wagon give WL?(p.100)
2.When the wagon stops, WL tries to start his plan but has trouble. Describe the people WL meets when he
gets off the wagon.(p.103)
3.Why couldn't WL bring home his extra rice from the poor kitchen?(p.105-6)
4.What does O-lan suggest doing to raise money?(p.106-7)
Who will participate and what will they say?
5.What mistake did WL make when he began his "running" work?(p.110)
6.How much money did WL end up making during his first day of work?(p.110-111)
Who earned the most money?
Who didn't earn any money?
Comprehension: PARAGRAPHS!!!
1.Since everyone is trying to raise money, except WL's father, do you think its fair that he continues to eat
as the rest?
2.What do you think will happen if the family doesn't earn enough for everyone to eat?
The Good Earth: Chapter 12
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1.Describe the feelings WL was having at the start of the chapter. Did he feel like he belonged?
Explain.(p.112-114)
2.How do the city people feel about WL?(p.113-114)
3.How does WL describe the American?(p.114-115)
How much did they pay him?
4.Why do the Americans pay so much?(p.116)
5.How are WL's children helping the family?(p.117-118)
6.How does WL feel about the actions of his children?(p.119)
Comprehension:
1.How has the city changed WL and his family?
2.Why do you think WL wants to return home?
3.When do you think WL will return home? Why?
The Good Earth: Chapter 5-12 STUDY GUIDE
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1.Describe WL’s family and how it has changed from the start of the book. Include any interactions
and/or incidents with his uncle.
2.How has WL’s luck/fortune changed during these chapters? How has the town changed?
3.Describe how the city is different from WL’s town. (People, structures, beliefs, etc.)
4.How has the city improved life for WL and his family?
-How has the city corrupted life for WL and his family?
5.Make a flow chart describing chapters 5-12.
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The Good Earth: Chapter 13
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1.How has hard manual labor physically changed the people in the city? (p.120-121)
2.How does WL describe the lifestyle that the poor are living? (p.121-122)
*[Focus on how they get food, and what their children as viewed as]
3.How does WL describe the stages of a boy becoming a man and dealing with anger? (p.124)
4.What fills WL’s heart with desire and gives him strength? (p.124)
5. WL desperately wants to return back to his land, but he doesn’t have any money. (p.124)
What does O-lan suggest?
How does WL react/respond?
What would O-lan do if it was her choice?
6.Why is it extremely hard for WL to return home? (p.125)
Comprehension
1.WL debates selling his child, why does he think it would be pointless to do so? (p.127)
2.Describe what is on the other side of the walls. What do you think the man smoking the bamboo
pipe meant by saying, “when the rich are too rich there is a way, and if I am not mistaken, that day will
come soon.” (p.126-127)
The Good Earth: Chapter 14
SET I
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1.How does WL view the people in the huts and the rich man on the other side of the wall? (p.129)
Does he feel like he belongs here?
2.What would WL do if he had the money of the rich man? (p.130)
How are his ideas different from what the other men would do?
3.Interpretation Question: When the American man gives WL a piece of paper, who or what is on it?
(p.133)
4.Describe the picture the young teacher shows WL. How does the young teacher explain the picture?
(p.133)
5.How does the young teacher answer WL’s question? (p.134)
6.Why is land so important to WL? (p.134)
7.Explain how the poor could over throw the rich? (p.134)
What separated them?
8.What did WL escape from? (p.135)
How did he escape?
What would happen to WL if he were caught?
Comprehension
1.After nearly escaping, WL was “shook-up” and wanted to leave as soon as possible. What is WL
nearly temped to do to? (p.137)
The Good Earth: Chapter 14
Set II
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1.How did WL change his routine to protect himself from being taken by the soldiers? (p.138)
2.Why do you think the rich men are packing their gold & silver and leaving? (p.138)
3.How has the city changed with soldiers in town? (p.140)
4.What do you think is the real fear, the soldiers or something else? (p.141)
5.How have the changes in town affected WL? (p.141)
6.Describe O-lan’s experiences as a slave. What might happen to their child if they sell her? (p.142)
7.Describe the events that happened after the loud explosion. (p.143-144)
8.How did the rich escape? (p.144)
9.What does WL find inside the great house?
How does this man react?
How does WL react?
The Good Earth: Chapter 15
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1.What did WL buy with his gold? (p.148)
What quality was it?
When and where did he buy it?
2.What was WL’s house like when he returned? (p.149)
3.What did WL buy when he got back to town? (p.150)
4.What did Ching tell WL about his house? (p.150-151)
5.How did Ching and his family endure during the famine? (p.151)
6.How does WL help Ching? (p.151)
7.How has WL changed in his view toward “the gods” ? (p.152-1.53)
What does the earth god statue look like?
Comprehension
1.WL’s house is back in order, the fields are plowed, and the seed is planted. The family has enough
money to buy food until the crops grow. Although WL enjoys seeing the earth gods deteriorated, why
will he go back? (Explain the importance of the quote on p.154)
The Good Earth: Chapter 16
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1.What does O-lan hide from WL? (p.155-156)
Where did she get it?
How did she know where to look?
2.What does WL do with the jewelry? (p.157-158)
3.Describe the House of Hwang. How did it get this way? (p.160-162)
4.What ironically, and ultimately, killed the Old Mistress? (p.162)
5.Why does WL postpone buying the land from the House of Hwang? (p.164)
6.As WL is taking in the decline of power of the House of Hwang, where does he realize their real
power came from? (p.165)
Why did they lose their power?
What does he say he will do so his family does not lose their power in the future?
7.When WL returns to the house and Cuckoo (the faithful slave) says she will sell the land, what do
you think will happen with the transaction? (p.167)
Would you buy the land from her? Why/why not?
Comprehension
1.Why does O-lan want the pearls if she never wears them?
2.What would you do if you were O-lan and you found these jewels?
The Good Earth: Chapter 17
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1.Since WL has more land than he alone can take care of, what does he do? (p.168-169)
What is WL starting to do?
2.What is the one thing WL is unhappy about? (p.170)
3.How is WL preparing for future famines? (p.170-171)
4.How does WL change his house to keep up with the growing amount of wealth and food he has?
(p.171-172)
How has WL’s role in raising his crops changed?
5.What does WL struggle with?(p.172-173)
What does he do to overcome this struggle?
6.How is the school that WL’s children attend different form Oley Valley HS? (p.174-175)
The Good Earth: STUDY GUIDE Chp13-17
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The Good Earth: Chapter 18
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1.Why was WL's house not affected by the flood? (p.177)
Why wasn't WL afraid? (p.178)
2.Why does WL yell at O-lan? (p.179-181)
Is this fair for him to do so?
How does he treat her?
3.What is the ONLY reason that enabled WL to buy his land and become rich? (p.181)
4.How have WL's spending habits changed? (p.182)
5.How is the "new" tea shop different form the old one? (p.183-184)
6.Who does WL meet at the new tea shop? (p.183-184)
What does she tell him about the shop?
7.True or False: WL drinks the wine.
Comprehension
1.How has WL changed since he became wealthy?
2.What do you think will happen to WL's fortune? Will he become wealthier?
Will he lose it because he spends it freely?
3.What do you think will happen to WL and the girl he "pretended" to pick? (p.188)
The Good Earth: Chapter 19
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1.What does WL blame for his interest in the girl at the new tea shop? (p.189-190)
2.What gives WL the courage to go upstairs? (p.190-191)
3.How does Cuckoo manipulate WL? (p.190-191)
4.Who is Lotus? (p.194)
Tastefully describe the relationship between WL and Lotus. (p.194-5)
5.How has Lotus changed WL? (p.195)
6.What did WL do for (or because of) Lotus? (p.195)
7.How does Lotus manipulate WL? (p.196-197)
8.What does WL take from O-lan? (p.199-200)
Why is this important?
How does O-lan react? Why is her reaction important?
9.Why does WL continue to hide his personal history of being a farmer?
Comprehension
1.Did you think WL would ever act this way? Yes,No: Why?
2.If you were O-lan, how would you feel about the events that happened in this chapter?
Vocab:
Pomegranate-_____________________________________________________________________
The Good Earth: Chapter 20
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1.Who returns to WL? How is he received by the WL family? (p.201-202)
2.What does WL's Uncle's Wife point out to O-lan? (p.204)
3. Read pages 204-205. Be prepared to discuss them in class.
4.What agreement do WL and his Uncle's Wife come to? (p.205-6)
5. What is WL willing to spend to purchase Lotus? (p.207)
6.How does WL prepare his house for Lotus? (p.208)
7.When the arrangement for Lotus is complete, what is the price? (p.209-Last paragraph)
8.Describe WL's Uncle's Wife's refusal/acceptance of the 10 pieces of silver. (p.210)
9.Who does Lotus hire as a servant? (p.213-214)
Is this person trustworthy?
Comprehension
1.If you were WL and the Uncle returned to your door step, what would you do?
2.Given Cuckoo's past with the lord from the House of Hwang, and how she has been manipulating WL,
what do you think could happen in the future?
Vocab:
Repine-___________________________________________________________________
The Good Earth: Chapter 21
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1.How do O-lan and Cuckoo get along? (p.216)
Is there any history between them?
2.When O-lan asks WL, "Why is this slave in my house?" how does WL react? (p.218)
3.How does O-lan "interrupt" or "inconvenience" Cuckoo and Lotus? (p.215)
4.When Cuckoo complains to WL, WL scolds O-lan and shakes her. How does she respond? (p.219)
5.When WL builds a new oven in Lotus' house, he makes a statement that will become a costly mistake.
What was it? (p.219-220)
6.In regards to your response to question #4, Why doesn't WL say anything? (p.221 5th & 6th pp)
7.What does WL's father think of/about Lotus? (p.223-4)
How does he express his feelings?
Comprehension
1.What is the MAJOR turning point in this chapter with WL and Lotus? (p.225)
2.What overwhelmingly takes control of WL at the end of the chapter? (p.226-7)
3.What do you think contributed to WL's oldest daughter's behavior?
4.What do you think will happen to WL and Lotus in the future?
The Good Earth: Chapter 22
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1.What healed WL's "sickness" ? (p.228)
2.How does Lotus view WL when he is covered in dirt? (p.229)
Does WL care?
3.How has WL changed his diet? (p.229)
Does Lotus like this change?
4.How has Lotus' role (and power) changed in WL's house? (p.230)
5.How do the villagers view WL now that he is rich and powerful? (p.230-31)
6.What was different about WL's most recent trip to the market? (p.231-32)
7.What type of person does WL want his son to marry? (p.232-33)
Why is this important to WL?
8.How has WL's oldest boy changed? (p.234)
Comprehension
1.How is WL's son different from WL when he was that age?
Work:
Education:
Lifestyle:
Thoughts/feelings: (Why/why not)
Vocab:
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The Good Earth: Chapter 23
PART I
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1.Lotus tells WL of a man from the great tea house who has a daughter just like her. What does she suggest
Cuckoo do? (p.238-40)
Why doesn't WL accept the offer right away?
Why would this marriage be a good match?
2.What happened to WL's son to make him uneasy on his feet? (p.241)
Who was he with?
Where did they go?
3.What has happened to the Great House of Hwang? (Describe it) (p.242)
4.What does WL do to stop his son from returning to the "lady" ? (p.244)
5.How has WL's Uncle corrupted the house? (p.245)
6.Why doesn't WL's Uncle acknowledge WL's threats to leave his house? (p.246)
7.Describe the gang's actions, and what they did to other farmers. (p.247)
8.How does WL change, or act differently, after finding out about his Uncle? (p.247)
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9.What benefits did WL's Uncle's ties to the gang bring him? (p.247)
10.What options (2) does WL have to distance himself from his Uncle and the gang? (p.248)
Are they good options for WL? Why?
11.What trouble hits WL's farm? (p.250-51)
How does he protect his farm?
Why would this help?
What is the end result for WL?
How has this distraction helped WL?
Comprehension
1.With WL's Uncle in a feared gang, who is really in control of the house? Explain
What do you think will happen in the future?
2.How does the land "heal" WL?
Vocab:
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The Good Earth: Chapter 24
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1. What does WL’s oldest son want to do? P.253-4
a. Does WL allow him?
2. How does WL describe his son? P.254
a. How are they different?
3. What does O-lan tell WL? P.258
a. How does WL initially react?
4. How does WL catch his son? P.260 (describe how he tricks him)
a. What does he catch him doing? P.261
5. How does WL react in Lotus’ court? P.261-262
a. Why does WL react this way?
6. What does WL do with his son? Why? P.262
Comprehension: (At least a paragraph each)
1. How does this event change the atmosphere in WL’s house?
2. What do you think will happen with the relationship between Lotus and WL?
The Good Earth: Chapter 25
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1. After the eldest son leaves, what does WL do for the second son?
2. Describe the importance of the grain deal and how it could help WL’s future?
3. What was WL’s daughter doing when he came home and why?
4. What is WL starting to notice about O-lan?
Create 3 of your own questions for the class. Make sure you know the answer.
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The Good Earth: Chapter 26
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1. With O-lan bedridden, who takes over?
2. With all that was going on, what would happen to the little fool?
3. In times of sickness, it was WL’s duty to do what?
4. After all this time, explain how WL is finally getting to know his wife.
5. Who does O-lan call in to see her?
6. Who moves into the house now and why?
7. Describe the wedding preparations.
8. After the two deaths, WL pays to find what for the burial?
9. What would happen when the priests would stop chanting?
10. What was WL’s biggest regret concerning O-lan?
The Good Earth: Chapter 27
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1. Since WL is rich, how has he changed his attitude toward the gods?
2. While everyone starved for two years, who got more food?
3. How did WL act like the Old Lord when people were starving?
4. Why wasn’t WL looted?
5. What does the uncle start to do again to get what he wants from WL?
6. Why does the eldest son hate his cousin?
7. What was the last straw in regards to WL’s hatred of his uncle’s family?
8. What did WL and his eldest son decide to do about his uncle?
9. What does WL decided to do with his normal daughter?
The Good Earth: Chapter 28
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1. How did WL get his uncle and his wife to smoke opium?
2. What news does WL get that comforts him?
3. What was the reason that WL bought the little girl slave?
4. What is still going on between the eldest son and the cousin?
5. What is the eldest son’s attitude towards his wife and how does it differ from WL’s beliefs?
6. What kind of man did the second son turn out to be?
7. What kind of wife did the second son request?
Create two questions for the class/presenter.
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The Good Earth: Chapter 29
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1. Where does WL decide to move his family?
2. What does WL long for more than anything?
3. WL takes the next step to becoming an Old Lord, what is it?
4. Finally the cousin grows restless, so where does he go?
5. Now that WL has a new house, what else does he start to do?
6. What are the differences between how the daughter-in-law gave birth and how O-lan did?
7. How did WL react to Ching’s death?
Create two questions for the class/presenter.
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The Good Earth: Chapter 30
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1. How does WL spend his days now?
2. Why is the eldest son never content?
3. What is WL’s biggest fault when it comes to his children?
4. What is happening to WL’s money?
5. Who puts a stop to all the spending and keeps account of all money?
6. Why does this person do this?
7. WL finds out something about his third son, what is it?
8. How many children were living in the great house?
9. What happens to WL’s uncle?
10. What was the request of the uncle’s wife?
11. What nice thing did WL do for the uncle’s wife before she died?
The Good Earth: Chapter 31
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1. How does WL react to the news that war is growing nearer?
2. Who comes back to town, and whom does he bring with him?
3. The visitors decide to stay with WL. Why doesn’t he stand up to them?
4. What does WL and his sons do with the women in the house?
5. What kind of trouble does the cousin stir up with the wives?
6. What do the men do to the house?
7. What did WL’s family decide to do to calm down the cousin?
8. What did the cousin want?
9. On what terms does the cousin leave?
The Good Earth: Chapter 32
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1. Why was WL happy that the nephew’s woman had a girl?
2. What did the nephew’s woman want from WL?
3. Who did WL arrange to marry her?
4. Why doesn’t WL have peace again?
5. Why is Lotus mad at WL?
6. What does the youngest son say he is off to do?
7. Why doesn’t WL get the concept of “free” ?
8. What makes WL jealous?
The Good Earth: Chapter 33
1. WL is up to his wicked ways again. What is he doing?
2. Who figures out what he is doing first?
3. How does Lotus get over the news?
4. How does WL see his eldest son now?
5. Where does the youngest son go?
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The Good Earth: Chapter 34
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1. Since WL has lost the friskies, what is Pear Blossom to him now?
2. What does WL have Pear Blossom to do for him after he dies?
3. WL is getting old. What does he spend most of his time doing now?
4. What does WL have his son bring him?
5. Where does WL live now?
6. How has WL come full circle from where he began?
7. How have his sons not come full circle?
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