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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pleasures of Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Madam Hua have the girls learn from Yun when they were at this location in the story?
(a) Characters.
(b) Painting.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Blessings.

2. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a saying: "Even the ends of ____________ and sawdust have their uses."
(a) Sticks.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Paper.
(d) Food.

3. What does Yun say that she will bring with them when they decided to go for an adventure?
(a) A temple.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Small stove.
(d) Her basket of food.

4. Shen Fu says that he defines frugality as knowing when to save _______________, according to his writings.
(a) Money.
(b) Patience.
(c) Worry.
(d) Time.

5. What did the guests write on the painting that Hsing-lan did after he was done with the work?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Names.
(c) Good luck wishes.
(d) Inscriptions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shen Fu use when he didn't have any pieces of stone to put around his narcissi?

2. How old does Shen Fu say that he is when he realizes he doesn't want anyone else but Shen Fu?

3. What could Shen Fu have taken on in order to ensure that he was able to pay for the medicine that Yun needed?

4. Shen Fu decided to restore a peasant girl to her family when a man of influence wants to make her a _________.

5. What does Shen Fu always have on his desk when he was living at home, according to the book?

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