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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39 | Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?
(a) With notes.
(b) Musically.
(c) With art.
(d) Competition.

2. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?
(a) Spending time with his children.
(b) Seeing women he has slept with.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Contacting the new emporer.

3. What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki?
(a) Autumn leaves and flowers.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Scarves.
(d) An invitation.

4. Why does the Reizei Emperor abdicate the throne?
(a) He wishes to live a life of seclusion.
(b) He becomes ill.
(c) He falls in love with a commoner.
(d) He is unhappy as emporer.

5. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?
(a) She was very wealthy.
(b) Their marriage was previously arranged.
(c) Because she looks like Genji's mother.
(d) She was in love with Genji's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?

2. Where is the Suzaku Emporer's temple located?

3. What does Omiya tell Genji in Chapter 29?

4. What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?

5. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?

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