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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Delights of Roaming Afar.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yun point out does NOT happen when an insect dies, so she suggests Shen Fu study this?
(a) They move.
(b) They arrange themselves.
(c) Colors fade.
(d) They breathe.

2. Shen Fu describes the fact that he was _____________ to take on the position as a secretary, which is not uncommon.
(a) Commanded.
(b) Invited.
(c) Badgered.
(d) Enticed.

3. Who was about to visit many of the places which Shen Fu has the opportunity to visit in this section of the book?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) Yun.
(d) Shen Fu's mother.

4. Yun and Shen Fu arrange for their son to learn the business of ___________ with another man in order to help him get started in the world.
(a) Math.
(b) Trading.
(c) Bookkeeping.
(d) Writing.

5. Shen Fu imagines _________ flying through trees and mountains when he is lying the grass as a child.
(a) Cranes.
(b) Doves.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Phoenixes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Shen Fu blow at the mosquitoes when he would let them under the netting as a child?

2. Shen Fu enjoyed the _______ Spring as the waters were clear, the fish were abundant, and the liveliness was a delight.

3. What was the nickname that Shen Fu's family gave to Yun when she was a part of the family?

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 Yun ask the messenger to ask his mistress to send for them two days later?

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