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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Delights of Roaming Afar.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shen Fu describes the scene in the garden as being so intoxicating that no one needed to ____________.
(a) Sing.
(b) Open their eyes.
(c) Talk.
(d) Drink.

2. During the time of the setting sun when Shen Fu was with others, the ____________ of South Screen Hill were ringing as the sun set.
(a) Bamboo trees.
(b) Pipes.
(c) Temple bells.
(d) Whistles.

3. Who agrees with the plan that Shen Fu and Yun have in place, even though it seems strange he would agree to it?
(a) The bank.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) The Westerner.
(d) Shen Fu's mother.

4. Shen Fu feels regret for not having visited Orchid Pavilion or Yu's _________ when he was a younger boy.
(a) Garden.
(b) Tomb.
(c) Sanctuary.
(d) Temple.

5. Who discovers that Yun is dressed up as a man, which causes them to be discovered during the festival?
(a) Shen Fu's father.
(b) No one.
(c) A group of girls.
(d) A police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shen Fu says his father spent money like ________, and most of it on other people.

2. To show the small in the large, one can plant ____________ in a corner as it will grow tall and strong and quickly.

3. Who suspected Yun of writing something improper about her when she wrote a letter for her?

4. Who was the first translator of the book in 1935, according to the introduction of the book?

5. While the scent of the flowers overcame much of the dinner, what was the one ingredient which could not be overcome?

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