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Where did Tu Fu spend the most fruitful period of his poetic career?
Where did Tu Fu spend the most fruitful period of his poetic career?
- Szechwan
- Hunan
- Ch'eng-tu (correct)
- Ch'ang-an
Why was Tu Fu sent to a remote border post after returning to Ch'ang-an?
Why was Tu Fu sent to a remote border post after returning to Ch'ang-an?
- To escape uprisings within the province
- To seek employment opportunities
- As punishment for advising the emperor (correct)
- For his loyalty and love for the country
In what position was Tu Fu appointed by Yen Wu after settling in Ch'eng-tu?
In what position was Tu Fu appointed by Yen Wu after settling in Ch'eng-tu?
- Military adviser and assistant secretary (correct)
- Imperial historian
- Poet laureate
- Governor general
How did Tu Fu contribute to preserving historical events in his poetry?
How did Tu Fu contribute to preserving historical events in his poetry?
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What is a prominent feature of Tu Fu's poetry according to the text?
What is a prominent feature of Tu Fu's poetry according to the text?
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In which province did Tu Fu die in 770?
In which province did Tu Fu die in 770?
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Where was Du Fu born?
Where was Du Fu born?
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What major event caused chaos in the country where Du Fu lived?
What major event caused chaos in the country where Du Fu lived?
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Who did Du Fu form a lasting friendship with?
Who did Du Fu form a lasting friendship with?
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What was Du Fu's initial reason for going to Ch'ang-an, the capital?
What was Du Fu's initial reason for going to Ch'ang-an, the capital?
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What position was Du Fu appointed to as a reward for his loyalty?
What position was Du Fu appointed to as a reward for his loyalty?
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How did Du Fu live before joining the new emperor's court in exile?
How did Du Fu live before joining the new emperor's court in exile?
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