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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Akashi.
(b) Rokujo.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

2. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She leaves Genji's father.
(b) She gives Genji up.
(c) She falls ill and dies.
(d) She becomes a nun.

3. What did Genji originally believe was the most desirable thing about the Rokujo Lady?
(a) Her ability to push him away.
(b) Her fascination with him.
(c) Her age.
(d) Her beauty.

4. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Aoi.
(c) Fujitsubo.
(d) Rokujo.

5. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Grief.
(c) Love.
(d) Malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What talent does Genji have?

2. Who is Tayu?

3. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

4. Who is Genji's former nurse?

5. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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