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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. What does Yun say that she will bring with them when they decided to go for an adventure?

2. Who once created a sketch of Shen Fu and Yun in a garden, according to the story?

3. What does the Old Man arrange, according to the believe system of Shen Fu and Yun, which is why they worship him?

4. What did the guests write on the painting that Hsing-lan did after he was done with the work?

5. What is the last date which can be supported as Shen Fu talked about working on the book at that time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What doesn't Shen Fu understand about other couples since he and Yun's relationship is so different from the others?

2. What is the job that Shen Fu takes on within the government, as a result of his education?

3. What does Yun do when she is separated from Shen Fu while he is off training in order to be a government official?

4. Why does the book become a national favorite for those who read it as the times of the day in China were much different?

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

6. 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?

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

8. What does Shen Fu imagine the bug is when he is observing it out in nature, according to the book?

9. What happens with the family as a result of the incident which Shen Fu has to deal when when he is a child?

10. What it the task which Wan Tsai-chang completed, which makes him the only person that Shen Fu knows to have done such a thing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Yun is cast out of the house after she tries to make good in a situation.

Part 1: Why do you think Yun is always cast as being a bad person in Shen Fu's family?

Part 2: How do you think you might respond if someone cast you out of your family?

Part 3: Do you think that Yun is a bad person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

For a while, Shen Fu considers the life of a monk and a life of solitude, though he realizes that community is not for him.

Part 1: Why do you think Shen Fu wanted to have the life of solitude at one time?

Part 2: Do you think you would enjoy a life of solitude if it were possible for you?

Part 3: What are some of the benefits of living a solitude life, a life of prayer and devotion?

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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