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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sorrows of Misfortune.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who prepared almost every single document that the magistrate would see during their daily work?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Concubine.
(c) No one.
(d) Courtesan.

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

3. Shen Fu's father wanted to have someone in his home who had the same ____________, according to the book.
(a) Dialect.
(b) Morals.
(c) Religion.
(d) Wife.

4. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a saying: "Even the ends of ____________ and sawdust have their uses."
(a) Paper.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Food.
(d) Sticks.

5. Shen Fu says his father spent money like ________, and most of it on other people.
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Oil.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the roots of a potted tree look like when one is choosing between potted trees to raise?

2. Shen Fu's father did not understand how his son could owe money as they are a house of __________ and caps.

3. What did Shen Fu use when he didn't have any pieces of stone to put around his narcissi?

4. 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.

5. What was Shen Fu afraid that Yun would do during the debacle with the family and the accusations made of her?

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