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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. The boatman suggests that the boys go to the village of _________ where his cousin lives, saying it has vacant land.

2. What does Yun ask the messenger to ask his mistress to send for them two days later?

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

4. When Shen Fu's father thinks he is dying, he tells Shen Fu to work with his friend to study to work in _________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where do Shen Fu and Yun move to when Yun is cast out of Shen Fu's family house?

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

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

6. Why wasn't it a good idea to feed the novice at the monastery, according to Shen Fu?

7. What happens when the others seem to accuse Shen Fu and Yun of so many things which end up being misunderstandings?

8. What does Yun always try to do for the Shen Fu family, even though they are less than nice to her when she is around?

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

10. When Shen Fu's father stopped receiving letters from Shen Fu's mother, what did he think of Yun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Shen Fu decides that even with his educational background that he wants to do something different, something his family sees as being beneath him.

Part 1: Why do you think Shen Fu decided to do something for which he was vastly overqualified?

Part 2: Do you think it's right to take on a job in which you are not challenged?

Part 3: How do you think your family would feel if you took on a job which was far below your skill set?

Essay Topic 3

Shen Fu considers himself to be a lucky person since he has been able to travel to far off places during his life.

Part 1: Why do you think it's important for a person to travel away from home?

Part 2: Do you like to travel to new places? What has been your favorite experience?

Part 3: How do you think a person changes when they are able to experience new things in their life?

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