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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Delights of Roaming Afar.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jen Village had a flower and ______ festival every twelve years, according to Shen Fu.
(a) Petal.
(b) Immortal.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Fruit.

2. Who suspected Yun of writing something improper about her when she wrote a letter for her?
(a) Shen Fu's grandmother.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) Shen Fu's mother.
(d) Shen Fu's aunt.

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

4. Shen Fu decided to restore a peasant girl to her family when a man of influence wants to make her a _________.
(a) Second wife.
(b) Slave.
(c) Concubine.
(d) Sister.

5. What does Yun point out does NOT happen when an insect dies, so she suggests Shen Fu study this?
(a) They arrange themselves.
(b) They move.
(c) They breathe.
(d) Colors fade.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Nine _______ Garden near the South Gate, is the most naturally charming, according to Shen Fu when he is writing.

2. 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.

3. What did Shen Fu's malaria eventually turn into because he did not take good care of himself, according to Shen Fu?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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