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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the nickname that Shen Fu's family gave to Yun when she was a part of the family?
(a) Third Lady.
(b) Woman.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Girl.

2. What was so special about the place with the cave which Shen Fu would visit on the days when he didn't have classes?
(a) It was not accessible by land.
(b) He would go with his father.
(c) It was where Yun would go too.
(d) It was a tourist spot.

3. Who was the person that set off the exploding bamboo when Shen Fu was out on a trip?
(a) Yun.
(b) Servant.
(c) Another boy.
(d) Shen Fu.

4. The sage once tells Shen Fu that they should not use _______ with too fine a mesh as this will not allow them to catch anything.
(a) Books.
(b) Mosquito netting.
(c) Nets.
(d) Hats.

5. What was Shen Fu afraid that Yun would do during the debacle with the family and the accusations made of her?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Hurt his family.
(c) Run away.
(d) Commit suicide.

6. What did Shen Fu's father notice was different about the letters Yun had been writing for Shen Fu's mother?
(a) The color.
(b) The content.
(c) The handwriting.
(d) The tone.

7. Who thinks the illness is the result of the young girl that Yun had found for Shen Fu's father?
(a) Shen Fu's father.
(b) Shen Fu.
(c) Shen Fu's mother.
(d) No one.

8. What is the name of the cave where Shen Fu would go with others in order to cool off? _________ Cave.
(a) Mystery.
(b) Jade.
(c) Purple.
(d) Purple Cloud.

9. Shen Fu enjoyed the _______ Spring as the waters were clear, the fish were abundant, and the liveliness was a delight.
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Opal.
(d) Jade.

10. The exploding bamboo make so much noise that the ___________ answered, according to Shen Fu.
(a) Rocks.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Gods.
(d) Mountains.

11. Yun was hired to embroider the _________ Sutra for a friend when she was having one of her more healthy times.
(a) Heart.
(b) Throat.
(c) Chest.
(d) Leg.

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

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

14. What was the more offensive name which Shen Fu's family gave to Yun when they were together?
(a) Third woman.
(b) Third wife.
(c) Third lady.
(d) Woman.

15. 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 Westerner.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) The bank.
(d) Shen Fu's mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the character that said, "I have lived a hard life, often away from home. I would like someone to live with me and serve me..."?

3. What was the last meal that Shen Fu and Yun shared before they left on their journey?

4. How long did it take for Shen Fu's father to realize what had happened with Yun and to ask them to come home?

5. The Nine _______ Garden near the South Gate, is the most naturally charming, according to Shen Fu when he is writing.

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