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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. What does Shen Fu always have on his desk when he was living at home, according to the book?
(a) A vase of flowers.
(b) A picture of Yun.
(c) A stone.
(d) A gardening book.

2. What happened as Yun did the embroidery for the friend of Shen Fu?
(a) She became better.
(b) She tried to commit suicide.
(c) She died.
(d) She became sicker.

3. The secretaries were not considered to be a part of the government and they were paid out of _____________, not the larger accounts.
(a) Dowries.
(b) Collections.
(c) Personal funds.
(d) Tax loans.

4. What was so special about the place with the cave which Shen Fu would visit on the days when he didn't have classes?
(a) It was a tourist spot.
(b) It was where Yun would go too.
(c) It was not accessible by land.
(d) He would go with his father.

5. While the scent of the flowers overcame much of the dinner, what was the one ingredient which could not be overcome?
(a) Tumeric.
(b) Pepper.
(c) Ginger.
(d) Allspice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take for Shen Fu's father to realize what had happened with Yun and to ask them to come home?

2. What does Yun say that they can bring with them in order to be able to have tea when she and Shen Fu are on an adventure?

3. The Lighting of the ___________ is something that Yun wants to attend so badly that she convinces her husband to let her go, dressed as a man.

4. During the time of the setting sun when Shen Fu was with others, the ____________ of South Screen Hill were ringing as the sun set.

5. Shen Fu says that he defines frugality as knowing when to save _______________, according to his writings.

(see the answer key)

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