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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is going on back in Genji's homeland during his time away?
(a) The weather is very good to farming.
(b) The Suzaku emporer dies.
(c) It is in a dismal state.
(d) His homeland is flourishing.

2. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?
(a) Blessing.
(b) Last rights.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Exorcisism.

3. Genji sleeps with this woman who is in her sixties.
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Naishi.
(d) Utsusemi.

4. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?
(a) To commit suicide.
(b) To begin a relationship with Genji.
(c) To become a nun.
(d) To remarry.

5. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?
(a) She moves away.
(b) She marries Genji.
(c) She dies.
(d) She becomes very ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?

2. Where does the Rokujo lady feel the need to travel to during Chapter 10?

3. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:

4. Who is Genji's former nurse?

5. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?

(see the answer key)

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