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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 flower did Shen Fu like to put into a vase instead of growing them in pots during the fall months?
(a) Crysanthemums.
(b) Azaleas.
(c) Roses.
(d) Daisies.

2. What should a person use to strengthen a plant when the stem begins to fall over, according to Shen Fu's instructions?
(a) Pins.
(b) Stones.
(c) Water.
(d) Tape.

3. 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) Bamboo.
(c) Crysanthemums.
(d) Lotuses.

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

5. Yun's friend was snatched away from her when a business man paid _______ golds for her and promised to take her to her mother.
(a) Thousand.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of seeds does Shen Fu suggest being ground off and put into an eggshell which can then be put with other chicken eggs?

2. When Yun and Shen Fu's son was twelve years old, he was studying ______ with a teacher.

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

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

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?

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