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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 was the name of the girl which Yun had given birth to fourteen years before?

2. Shen Fu points out his father was helpful to marry off other people's daughters and to bring up their _________.

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

4. What color is the rock that is as big as a bed, so Hung-kan lays on it when he and Shen Fu are resting in the village?

5. What happened when Shen Fu went to see his father when his father became ill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Shen Fu sent to do when he was a boy, according to his writing in this section?

2. What happens to the scent of the food when Shen Fu eats with the Chen family?

3. What did Shen Fu's mother think about Yun finding Chia-fu a concubine?

4. What did Yun do so that their children were going to be able to stay warm in the cold months?

5. What are some of the reasons why Shen Fu doesn't seem to think it's fair that he should have misfortune in his life?

6. What is Yun's position in the Shen Fu family's house, according to the book and the story?

7. What did Shen Fu do with his free time when he was a young boy studying with another person?

8. What is the question Shen Fu begins this section of the book with, according to the content?

9. What happened when money began to be tight for Yun and Shen Fu, according to Shen Fu's writings?

10. What did Shen Fu's mother say when she found out the Yun was writing letters which were supposed to be from her to Yun's father in law?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In his gardens, Shen Fu would create the illusions of other landscapes, with the use of rocks and plants.

Part 1: What is the value of creating illusions in one's life?

Part 2: Do you think that Shen Fu might have been trying to tell others in the world something about himself through his gardens?

Part 3: How do you think you might respond if you were to see one of Shen Fu's gardens?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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