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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sorrows of Misfortune.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Shen Fu and Yun do if they were unable to pay for their expenses, though this did not work for long?
(a) Pawn possessions.
(b) Donate blood.
(c) Get loans.
(d) Gamble.

2. If there is a tall stand and shorter stands are spread around it, with the ones in the back being tall and the ones in the front being short, it is called a beautiful pile of _______, by some people.
(a) Power.
(b) Nature.
(c) Trash.
(d) Truth.

3. While Shen Fu's favorite flower doesn't have a __________, the colors are long-lasting and they are easy to prune.
(a) Color.
(b) Bud.
(c) Fragrance.
(d) Lot of flowers.

4. Yun noted that she would rather have Shen Fu's ______ blame her than to have the other relative unhappy with her.
(a) Uncle.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

5. Shen Fu imagines _________ flying through trees and mountains when he is lying the grass as a child.
(a) Eagles.
(b) Doves.
(c) Phoenixes.
(d) Cranes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the more offensive name which Shen Fu's family gave to Yun when they were together?

2. The secretaries were not considered to be a part of the government and they were paid out of _____________, not the larger accounts.

3. What could Shen Fu have taken on in order to ensure that he was able to pay for the medicine that Yun needed?

4. Shen Fu's father wanted to have someone in his home who had the same ____________, according to the book.

5. Shen Fu's father said that since ____________ could write, this person could take over mother's letters for her.

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