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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. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Tayu.
(d) To no Chujo.

2. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?
(a) Beautiful eyes.
(b) Red nose.
(c) Thin, misshapen body.
(d) Pretty hair.

3. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Kamo.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Suma.

4. Who is Tayu?
(a) A daughter of Genji's former nurse.
(b) A distant relative.
(c) Genji's sister.
(d) Genji's cousin.

5. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?
(a) The Akashi lady.
(b) Utsusemi.
(c) Fujitsubo.
(d) Murasaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Genji sleep with when visiting his former nurse?

2. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. Who is Genji's former nurse?

5. Who is Genji's best friend?

(see the answer key)

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