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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Part I: Joys of the Wedding Chamber.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the largest empires in the world was led by men who knew more about the _______ of a thousand years before than about the tax law.
(a) Poetry.
(b) Caste systems.
(c) Pictures.
(d) Family trees.

2. Who discovers that Yun is dressed up as a man, which causes them to be discovered during the festival?
(a) A group of girls.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) No one.
(d) A police officer.

3. The bedroom that Shen Fu and Yun share is called - "The Pavilion of My Guest's _______________."
(a) Fragrance.
(b) Grace.
(c) Presence.
(d) Beauty.

4. What are Shen Fu and Yu living adjacent to when they live near the old woman?
(a) River temple.
(b) Vegatable garden.
(c) Library.
(d) A cave.

5. How many records seem to be missing from the manuscript which has been compiled about Shen Fu's life?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While the secretaries were very powerful, according to the Introduction, they were also very ____________, which caused them to be less respected.

3. The secretaries were not considered to be a part of the government and they were paid out of _____________, not the larger accounts.

4. How old does Shen Fu say that he is when he realizes he doesn't want anyone else but Shen Fu?

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

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