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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. Shen Fu describes the fact that he was _____________ to take on the position as a secretary, which is not uncommon.
(a) Enticed.
(b) Invited.
(c) Commanded.
(d) Badgered.

2. What does the Old Man arrange, according to the believe system of Shen Fu and Yun, which is why they worship him?
(a) Names.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Matches.
(d) Families.

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

4. How old does Shen Fu say that he is when he realizes he doesn't want anyone else but Shen Fu?
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 13.

5. The ___________ were one of the members of the yamen staff who were able to actually support themselves on their salaries.
(a) Board members.
(b) Secretaries.
(c) Judges.
(d) Magistrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. The secretaries in _________, almost by definition at the time of the book, were failures in their lives, according to the Introduction.

2. Shen Fu was one who accomplished a great feat in China, becoming ________, without becoming a literatus.

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

5. What has become a cool and beautiful haven for young lovers in the area of Shen Fu's schooling?

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