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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ukifune's first impression of Niou.?
(a) She is horrified.
(b) Love at first sight.
(c) Great admiration.
(d) She is in awe.

2. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?
(a) An oak tree.
(b) A tree root.
(c) A large rock.
(d) A tall fern.

3. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?
(a) Her father will not permit it.
(b) Kaoru is a priest.
(c) Oigimi hates Kaoru.
(d) Nakanokimi must marry first.

4. What does Niou send to the women in mourning in Uji?
(a) Silks and furs.
(b) Scarves.
(c) A letter of condolence.
(d) A love letter.

5. How many years have passed at the time when Genji's death is discovered by the reader?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 24 years.

6. Where does the Second Princess join Lady Ichijo during an expedition?
(a) Omi Village.
(b) Ono Village.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Kyoto.

7. Where does Ukifune end up at the end of the novel?
(a) The Ono Village.
(b) Suma.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Tokyo.

8. What is Genji's opinion of the Third Princess?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She reminds him of Murasaki.
(c) He thinks that she will make a good wife.
(d) She is immature.

9. To whom does Kaoru pray while in the temple during his pilgrimage?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Buddha.
(c) God.
(d) Jesus Christ.

10. Why are Niou's visits to Nakanokimi infrequent?
(a) He has another wife.
(b) It is difficult to travel to Nakanokimi.
(c) He does not love Nakanokimi anymore.
(d) Nakanokimi does not want to see Niou anymore.

11. What type of skill does Ukifune possess?
(a) Writing.
(b) Mending.
(c) Singing.
(d) Playing the koto.

12. Niou sees that there is a strong resemblance between Ukifune and ______.
(a) Oigimi.
(b) Chujounokimi.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) His mother.

13. Who does Niou send to Uji to ask about Ukifune's whereabouts?
(a) Tamakazura.
(b) Kaoru.
(c) General Higekuro.
(d) Tokikata.

14. What does Genji begin to realize in Chapter 37?
(a) That he feels younger than ever.
(b) He loves Kaoru.
(c) He has been very depressed.
(d) That he is getting old.

15. What type of competitions are held at Genji's banquet?
(a) Artistic and Musical.
(b) Chess and poise.
(c) Competitions of the mind.
(d) Archery and Equestrian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Genji die?

2. What does Yugiri eventually convince the Second Princess to do?

3. At the beginning of the New Year, Nakanokimi receives a letter from ______.

4. Which man dies of grief over the Third Princess?

5. By Chapter 52, Kaoru has almost given up on the idea of _____.

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