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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. 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) Moonstone.
(d) Jade.

2. The ___________ were one of the members of the yamen staff who were able to actually support themselves on their salaries.
(a) Secretaries.
(b) Board members.
(c) Magistrates.
(d) Judges.

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. The madam of the first boat the Shen Fu and the others call to is called the Lady with the ____________ Hair.
(a) Combed.
(b) Starry.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Shiny.

5. Shen Fu notes that _________ is a most generous gentleman, anxious to help those in trouble, whenever possible.
(a) His wife's father.
(b) His father in law.
(c) His father.
(d) He.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a quote from the ancients: "Lack of ________ in a woman is a virtue."

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

4. What was the favorite flower of Shen Fu during this part of the book, at least?

5. A monk at the cave invites Shen Fu to see that Ten Thousand Year _____, in the kitchen of a temple.

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