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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 and Yun want to _______ themselves in the context of their love when they are reincarnated in their next lives.
(a) Understand.
(b) Please.
(c) Enjoy.
(d) Perfect.

2. Shen Fu and Yun worship the Old Man of the _________ as to ensure that they will be able to be together in their next life.
(a) Stars.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Moon.
(d) Sun.

3. What is not generally a part of Chinese literature, though this book tends to reveal more of these details than most books do?
(a) Everyday life.
(b) Books.
(c) Education.
(d) Family life.

4. As a result of the rules, the magistrate might even be ignorant of the local _______ of the area in which he might be placed for his duties.
(a) Laws.
(b) Villages.
(c) Dialect.
(d) People.

5. While the secretaries were very powerful, according to the Introduction, they were also very ____________, which caused them to be less respected.
(a) Dull.
(b) Poor.
(c) Unofficial.
(d) Uneducated.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Shen Fu decided to restore a peasant girl to her family when a man of influence wants to make her a _________.

4. The bedroom that Shen Fu and Yun share is called - "The Pavilion of My Guest's _______________."

5. During the later part of what century was Shen Fu born, according to the introduction of the book?

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