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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. Who was the character that said, "I have lived a hard life, often away from home. I would like someone to live with me and serve me..."?
(a) Shen Fu's mother.
(b) Yun.
(c) Shen Fu.
(d) Shen Fu's father.

2. Han-yuan is the __________ girl of whom Yun has become quite fond during some times together.
(a) Timid.
(b) Graceful.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Sing-song.

3. What was the favorite flower of Shen Fu during this part of the book, at least?
(a) Azalea.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Hibiscus.
(d) Rose.

4. What does Yun leave for Shen Fu up until the day of their wedding day, something that gets her mocked by others?
(a) Food.
(b) Tea.
(c) Breadcrumbs.
(d) Books.

5. What can Yun and Shen Fu not bring with them when they go to move into the house of Hua?
(a) Books.
(b) Children.
(c) Money.
(d) Paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shen Fu tells the reader to create small scenes as lovely as ________ when adding detail in the pot with flowers and stones.

2. Shen Fu notes that _________ is a most generous gentleman, anxious to help those in trouble, whenever possible.

3. Who agrees with the plan that Shen Fu and Yun have in place, even though it seems strange he would agree to it?

4. Shen Fu admits there are usually retributions for one's own _______,but he does not see this to be the case with himself.

5. The Chinese believed their leaders should be _____________ first and bureaucrats second, according to the Introduction.

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