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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Shen Fu afraid that Yun would do during the debacle with the family and the accusations made of her?
(a) Run away.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Divorce him.
(d) Hurt his family.

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

3. What was the more offensive name which Shen Fu's family gave to Yun when they were together?
(a) Third woman.
(b) Third wife.
(c) Woman.
(d) Third lady.

4. Shen Fu enjoyed the _______ Spring as the waters were clear, the fish were abundant, and the liveliness was a delight.
(a) Blue.
(b) Opal.
(c) Jade.
(d) Green.

5. What was the name of the girl which Yun had given birth to fourteen years before?
(a) Ching-chun.
(b) Chun.
(c) Ling-chun.
(d) Ching-la.

Short Answer Questions

1. Everywhere that Shen Fu has gone, he has gone while ____________ others, he realizes when he is writing.

2. What was the last meal that Shen Fu and Yun shared before they left on their journey?

3. Yun said that the father should forgive her _____________ when she is confronted about the situation.

4. Shen Fu says his father spent money like ________, and most of it on other people.

5. What is the name of the cave where Shen Fu would go with others in order to cool off? _________ Cave.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Feng-sen know when he is sent away for an apprenticeship, though he is never told this?

2. What is the question Shen Fu begins this section of the book with, according to the content?

3. What happens to the scent of the food when Shen Fu eats with the Chen family?

4. What did Shen Fu decide that he'd rather do instead of visiting historical sites, which he now regrets?

5. What places does Shen Fu like the best when he is moved to Hangchou as a young boy?

6. What was Shen Fu sent to do when he was a boy, according to his writing in this section?

7. What did Shen Fu do with his free time when he was a young boy studying with another person?

8. What does Yun always try to do for the Shen Fu family, even though they are less than nice to her when she is around?

9. What happened when money began to be tight for Yun and Shen Fu, according to Shen Fu's writings?

10. What are the two mountains Shen Fu can see when he accepts the position from the magistrate at the age of 25?

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