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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. Who was the first translator of the book in 1935, according to the introduction of the book?
(a) Lin Yutang.
(b) Ling Shuag.
(c) Lina Shuan.
(d) Chang Ling.

2. What did Madam Hua have the girls learn from Yun when they were at this location in the story?
(a) Blessings.
(b) Painting.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Characters.

3. What is the kind of bracelet that Han-yuan is wearing, which is thought to be a sign Han-yuan should live with Yun and Shen Fu?
(a) Jade.
(b) Opal.
(c) Onyx.
(d) Moonstone.

4. Shen Fu was disgusted by the ________ of his friends, which is why he decided to leave the post at which he was stationed.
(a) Writings.
(b) Showboating.
(c) Laws.
(d) Misdeeds.

5. Shen Fu imagines _________ flying through trees and mountains when he is lying the grass as a child.
(a) Eagles.
(b) Phoenixes.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Doves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flower did Shen Fu like to put into a vase instead of growing them in pots during the fall months?

2. What is the last date which can be supported as Shen Fu talked about working on the book at that time?

3. Who is Han-yuan sold to, which saddens Yun very much upon finding out this information from another?

4. The Chinese administrative practice was that a person could not be a magistrate in __________________.

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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