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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Yugiri think about Tamakazura?
(a) That she is Genji's daughter.
(b) That she is the daughter of To no Chujo.
(c) He is secretly in love with her.
(d) That she is an evil woman.

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

8. What would hold Genji back from traveling away from home?
(a) His career.
(b) His son.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Rokujo Lady.

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

10. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Relief.
(d) Bitterness.

11. Where does Genji send Yugiri after rumors spread of his rank being raised?
(a) To the court.
(b) The University.
(c) Suma.
(d) Exile.

12. What does Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden?
(a) Murasaki crying.
(b) Genji and Murasaki's pillow talk.
(c) Kumoinokari singing.
(d) His father playing the shamisen.

13. What news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?
(a) She is looking for a husband.
(b) She is dating Genji.
(c) She is permiscuous.
(d) She is very beautiful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character dresses up in a disguise in Chapter 7?

2. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

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

4. Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day?

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

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