Engaged to a Nun

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by Translated by Herbert A. Giles

Now his maternal grandmother lived at Huang-kang; and on one occasion, when young Chên was paying her a visit, he heard some one say that of the four Yüns at Huang-chou the youngest had no peer. This remark referred to some very nice- looking nuns who lived in a temple a few miles from his grandmother’s house; and accordingly Chên secretly set off to see them, and, knocking at the door, was very cordially received by the four ladies, who were persons of considerable refinement.

"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles

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Use the passage and the excerpt from the passage to answer the question.

How does this section help readers understand the historical context of the story?

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Responses

The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.

The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.
The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.

The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.
The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.

The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response is:

The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.

This response highlights the significance of nuns in the society depicted in the story, illustrating their refinement and the intrigue they hold for young individuals, which is an important aspect of the historical context. The presence of nuns and their allure suggests their role in the community and how they are perceived by others.