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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pleasures of Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shen Fu was disgusted by the ________ of his friends, which is why he decided to leave the post at which he was stationed.
(a) Showboating.
(b) Laws.
(c) Writings.
(d) Misdeeds.

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

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

4. Who did Shen Fu pay money to in order to have him come with Shen Fu and Yun the next day to cook for them?
(a) Chang.
(b) Hsi.
(c) Pao.
(d) Lao.

5. Who was the first translator of the book in 1935, according to the introduction of the book?
(a) Ling Shuag.
(b) Lin Yutang.
(c) Lina Shuan.
(d) Chang Ling.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. If there is a tall stand and shorter stands are spread around it, with the ones in the back being tall and the ones in the front being short, it is called a beautiful pile of _______, by some people.

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

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

5. What does Yun leave for Shen Fu up until the day of their wedding day, something that gets her mocked by others?

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