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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prepared almost every single document that the magistrate would see during their daily work?

2. What was the prize for the winning master of the game as mentioned in #85?

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. What did Shen Fu try to sell when his wife was ill and they needed to buy her medicine, though this venture was unsuccessful?

5. What does Yun point out does NOT happen when an insect dies, so she suggests Shen Fu study this?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Shen Fu's favorite orchid destroyed, according to the story that Shen Fu is writing?

2. While it's not clear whether all of the transcripts will be found, what does the introduction say about the translation and what it is meant to do?

3. What else did Yun teach herself to do, according to the description from Shen Fu in the story?

4. How does Shen Fu describe the cleverness of Yun when he talks about her life and her upbringing?

5. What is the advice that Yun gives to Shen Fu about painting insects as a part of his artistic endeavors?

6. Why are Shen Fu's failings described as falling into the category of provision for his family?

7. What does Shen Fu think that people with modest homes should try to do with their homes and their arrangements?

8. What are some of the things which Shen Fu describes in relation to the placement of rocks?

9. What are three things which Shen Fu gives instructions on when he is talking about plants and caring for plants?

10. What is the gift from a friend that Shen Fu receives when he is younger, which causes him to go into a lot of detail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As she is dying, Yun talks to her husband about how she asked for too much in her life and lived like a goddess when she was with him.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible to ask for too much from life?

Part 2: Why do you think Yun feels guilty, or so it seems, about the way her life has been so good to her?

Part 3: How do you think you would respond if someone spoke to you like this?

Essay Topic 2

Shen Fu believes his wife feels everything so intensely in her life, which is what causes her to have a bleeding disorder.

Part 1: Why do you think that Shen Fu is so concerned about his wife?

Part 2: How do you think Shen Fu should help his wife with her condition?

Part 3: Do you think that a physical disorder can be caused by mental despair?

Essay Topic 3

Shen Fu and Yun met as children, and began their love affair from that point on, rarely leaving each other's side.

Part 1: Do you think it's healthy for a couple to rarely leave the other's side?

Part 2: How do you think Shen Fu and Yun can continue to enjoy the company of the other person?

Part 3: Do you want to be married or partnered with a person who always wants to be with you?

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