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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. Shen Fu notes that when he tried to sell paintings from his home, he did not make enough in _________ days to pay the expenses of one.

2. Yun's friend was snatched away from her when a business man paid _______ golds for her and promised to take her to her mother.

3. What happened as Yun did the embroidery for the friend of Shen Fu?

4. Yun said that the father should forgive her _____________ when she is confronted about the situation.

5. At the very head of the gardens was a park called _________ Park, and after a turn north, there was a stone bridge called Rainbow Bridge.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Feng-sen know when he is sent away for an apprenticeship, though he is never told this?

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

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

4. 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?

5. Why was Yun cast out of the house, according to the writings of Shen Fu?

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

7. Why are the visits that Shen Fu makes with his friend during a more special time than any other time?

8. What does Shen Fu think the manicured gardens of the neighborhood do for the gods?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The family dynamics for Shen Fu and Yun are played out in the many ways the family mocks them and disowns them for trying to be happy.

Part 1: Why do you think it's so common for families to be the worst critics of their own children?

Part 2: How do you think you would handle so much criticism from your own family?

Part 3: Do you think that Shen Fu and Yun should have simply listened to their families? 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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