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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Shen Fu's father give him and Yun to gather their affairs after learning of the money they owe?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) One day.

2. Shen Fu thinks about the countless ________ who since ancient days have been buried without being remembered.
(a) Men.
(b) Women.
(c) Monarchs.
(d) Children.

3. What was the last meal that Shen Fu and Yun shared before they left on their journey?
(a) Rice porridge.
(b) Water.
(c) Noodles.
(d) Soup.

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?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) Purple.

5. Shen Fu's father wanted to have someone in his home who had the same ____________, according to the book.
(a) Wife.
(b) Morals.
(c) Dialect.
(d) Religion.

6. What is the name of the cave where Shen Fu would go with others in order to cool off? _________ Cave.
(a) Purple Cloud.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Jade.
(d) Purple.

7. What did Shen Fu and Yun's daughter deny she was feeling, even though it was apparent that she was?
(a) Bored.
(b) Tired.
(c) Smart.
(d) Cold.

8. Who agrees with the plan that Shen Fu and Yun have in place, even though it seems strange he would agree to it?
(a) The bank.
(b) Shen Fu's mother.
(c) Shen Fu's father.
(d) The Westerner.

9. Shen Fu finds out that a ________ stomach can not handle the taste of meat at first.
(a) Devout.
(b) Monk.
(c) Child.
(d) Vegetarian.

10. 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.
(a) Water.
(b) Stone.
(c) Rolling.
(d) Rainbow.

11. Who was the character that said, "I have lived a hard life, often away from home. I would like someone to live with me and serve me..."?
(a) Shen Fu's mother.
(b) Shen Fu's father.
(c) Shen Fu.
(d) Yun.

12. When Shen Fu saw the problems going on around him when he was a government official, he gave up his position to become a _____________.
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Husband.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Merchant.

13. The famous madam in the area named ________ was also there, dressed up like a flower drum lady.
(a) Suki.
(b) Sun.
(c) Su.
(d) Yun.

14. Shen Fu reminds the reader of a quote from the ancients: "Lack of ________ in a woman is a virtue."
(a) Money.
(b) Talent.
(c) Honor.
(d) Peace.

15. During the time of the setting sun when Shen Fu was with others, the ____________ of South Screen Hill were ringing as the sun set.
(a) Pipes.
(b) Bamboo trees.
(c) Temple bells.
(d) Whistles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Nine _______ Garden near the South Gate, is the most naturally charming, according to Shen Fu when he is writing.

2. Yun was unable to go back to her mother to stay for a while since her mother ___________________.

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

4. The gravekeeper made a soup out of __________, which looked like pears when they were dug up from the ground.

5. What does the teacher suggest Shen Fu eat in order to balance out the way the soup will impact his body?

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