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

2. What should the roots of a potted tree look like when one is choosing between potted trees to raise?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Cranes.
(c) Chicken feet.
(d) Clouds.

3. What does Yun do when Shen Fu is off studying with a friend of his father's, according to the book?
(a) Takes a seamstress job.
(b) Decides to get married.
(c) Writes him letters.
(d) Takes on a lover.

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

5. Shen Fu's father did not understand how his son could owe money as they are a house of __________ and caps.
(a) Books.
(b) Pennies.
(c) Gold.
(d) Robes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yun believes that having been to the festival, she has not lived a life in ____________, since she has seen such a beautiful pplace.

2. What was the favorite flower of Shen Fu during this part of the book, at least?

3. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a saying: "Even the ends of ____________ and sawdust have their uses."

4. What is the name of a person the Chinese culture who was a lover, but her sexual favors were not necessarily for sale?

5. Shen Fu describes the fact that he was _____________ to take on the position as a secretary, which is not uncommon.

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