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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pleasures of Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To show the small in the large, one can plant ____________ in a corner as it will grow tall and strong and quickly.
(a) Azaleas.
(b) Crysanthemums.
(c) Bamboo.
(d) Lotuses.

2. What would Shen Fu blow at the mosquitoes when he would let them under the netting as a child?
(a) A leaf.
(b) Smoke.
(c) A candle.
(d) His breath.

3. What does Yun say that she will bring with them when they decided to go for an adventure?
(a) Her basket of food.
(b) A temple.
(c) Small stove.
(d) Her clothing.

4. What is the other name for the scrotum that is referenced in the first part of this section, as Shen Fu has an accident?
(a) Chalk.
(b) Books.
(c) Sacks.
(d) Eggs.

5. What did Shen Fu try to sell when his wife was ill and they needed to buy her medicine, though this venture was unsuccessful?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Photos.
(c) Plants.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hsing-lan was drunk, but he said that he could paint the flowers' ____________ even if he could not paint the portrait.

2. What was the skill of Lu Pan-fang, a man of many names within this particular section of the book?

3. 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.

4. What does Yun say that they can bring with them in order to be able to have tea when she and Shen Fu are on an adventure?

5. The book was recently republished by the People's Literature ______ Society as this book is so well-loved among the readers.

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