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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. What has become a cool and beautiful haven for young lovers in the area of Shen Fu's schooling?
(a) Stream.
(b) The rock garden.
(c) Gazebo.
(d) Palace.

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

3. What does Yun leave for Shen Fu up until the day of their wedding day, something that gets her mocked by others?
(a) Books.
(b) Tea.
(c) Breadcrumbs.
(d) Food.

4. What is the name of a person the Chinese culture who was a lover, but her sexual favors were not necessarily for sale?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Courtesan.
(c) Trubanon.
(d) Regalian.

5. In what city was Shen Fu born, according to the introduction of the book?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Shanghai.
(d) Soochow.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Shen Fu and Yun want to _______ themselves in the context of their love when they are reincarnated in their next lives.

4. What is the relationship between Yun and Shen Fu when they first meet during their lives?

5. The training that Shen Fu receives when he was growing up was to prepare him for a position as a scholar-________________.

(see the answer key)

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