Li Gui Nian Part 1 Quiz

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Why was Dufu sad when he wrote this poem?

The An Lushan Rebellion tore the country apart.
He was heartbroken because he got rejected.
He gambled away a large portion of his wealth.
Someone cut down his beloved cherry blossom tree.

Question 2 of 7

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What does the term “Jiangnan” (江南) mean?

south of the Yangtze River
north of the Yellow River
east of the Tibetan Plateau
west of the Wudang Mountains

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What is the modern-day name of the city which historians traced Dufu to at the time of this poem?

Changsha
Shanghai
Beijing
Yangtze

Question 4 of 7

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Who was Li Guinian?

a famous singer with the voice of a demon
the brother of the emperor
Dufu's relative
the Prince of Qi

Question 5 of 7

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True or False: It probably would have been rude for Dufu to not write a poem for Li Guinian when they met again after such a long time.

True
False

Question 6 of 7

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Put the verses in the correct order.

The south is lovely, isn't it?
At Cui Di's home I heard you several times outside the hall.
I used to come and watch you often at the Palace of the Prince of Qi.
So happy to have found you here again as blossoms fall.

Question 7 of 7

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True or False: This is one of Dufu’s happier poems.

False
True

Du Fu – To Mr. Li Guinian, on the Occasion of our Meeting in the South

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