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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?
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?
In which province did Tu Fu die in 770?
In which province did Tu Fu die in 770?
Where was Du Fu born?
Where was Du Fu born?
What major event caused chaos in the country where Du Fu lived?
What major event caused chaos in the country where Du Fu lived?
Who did Du Fu form a lasting friendship with?
Who did Du Fu form a lasting friendship with?
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?
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?
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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