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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. What was the skill of Lu Pan-fang, a man of many names within this particular section of the book?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Painter.
(c) Writer.
(d) Carver.

2. What did Shen Fu try to sell when his wife was ill and they needed to buy her medicine, though this venture was unsuccessful?
(a) Photos.
(b) Plants.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Books.

3. Who decides that Shen Fu needs to go home in order to complete his examinations during his schooling with with friend of his father's?
(a) Shen Fu.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Shen Fu's father.
(d) Yun.

4. What is the kind of bracelet that Han-yuan is wearing, which is thought to be a sign Han-yuan should live with Yun and Shen Fu?
(a) Opal.
(b) Onyx.
(c) Jade.
(d) Moonstone.

5. Shen Fu points out his father was helpful to marry off other people's daughters and to bring up their _________.
(a) Brothers.
(b) Sons.
(c) Husbands.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yun was unable to go back to her mother to stay for a while since her mother ___________________.

2. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a saying: "Even the ends of ____________ and sawdust have their uses."

3. What kind of seeds does Shen Fu suggest being ground off and put into an eggshell which can then be put with other chicken eggs?

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

5. Who does Yun say is timid and without much ability, which is why this person should be arranged in marriage now?

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