This chinese novel is considered by many to be the first realistic social novel. (1point) a. the dream of the red cucumber b. the tale of genji c. the golden lotus d. raise the red lantern

Of all of these novels, the Novel which is considered to be the first realistic social novel originating from China is the Dream of the Red Chamber (Presuming that you mean Chamber instead of Cucumber).
This was published in during the 18th Century (1700's), and it was written by Cao Xueqin. 
The novel is considered to be a major part of the Chinese Fiction.
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