The Tale of Genji Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Tale of Genji Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Genji send to the Safflower Princess after his visit in Chapter 23?
(a) Money.
(b) Silks.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Food.

2. Which instrument does Genji play?
(a) The sitar.
(b) The shamisen.
(c) The koto.
(d) The kalimba.

3. Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day?
(a) His pavilion.
(b) Under the grape vines.
(c) The temple.
(d) The garden.

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

5. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?
(a) She is busy grieving her father.
(b) She is in love with someone else.
(c) He is too old for her.
(d) She doesn't want to be on his list of conquests.

6. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?
(a) Utsusemi's sister.
(b) Tu no Chujo.
(c) Utsusemi's father.
(d) Utsusemi's brother.

7. What does Genji think about Tamakazura's going to court?
(a) She may not be right for court.
(b) She should have gone years ago.
(c) It is the perfect time.
(d) It may be too soon.

8. Who is Akikonomu?
(a) The Lady of the Orange Blossoms.
(b) The Lady of the Lemon Tree.
(c) The Lady of the Cherry Blossoms.
(d) The Lady of the Lake.

9. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?
(a) Akashi's.
(b) Yugao's.
(c) To no Chujo's.
(d) Kokiden's.

10. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?
(a) Aoi.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) His childhood.
(d) His father.

11. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?
(a) Reikeiden.
(b) The Rokujo Lady.
(c) Lady Akashi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

12. Of what is the Suzaku Emperor fond?
(a) Pie.
(b) Harp music.
(c) Art.
(d) The koto.

13. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?
(a) Her lovely voice.
(b) Her pretty hair.
(c) Her graceful figure.
(d) Her bright red nose.

14. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Safflowers.
(b) The Cherry Blossoms.
(c) The Festival of Lights.
(d) The Orange Blossoms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?

2. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

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

4. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?

5. What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki?

(see the answer keys)

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