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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Akashi lady feel when she arrives at her new mansion?
(a) Excited.
(b) At home.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Scared.

2. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She becomes possessed.
(b) She dies.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She leaves Genji.

3. What does To no Chujo notice about Kumoinokari when he watches her sleep?
(a) That she is a perfect match for Yugiri.
(b) How ugly she is.
(c) How beautiful she is.
(d) How much like him she is.

4. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?
(a) Rokujo lady.
(b) Lady Akashi.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

5. What does Genji's father do to protect him?
(a) He gets him a body guard.
(b) He changes his name.
(c) He deems him a commoner.
(d) He keeps him locked up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lady Rokujo's daughter?

2. What does Genji send to the Safflower Princess after his visit in Chapter 23?

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

4. What does Genji tell the Safflower Princess when he goes to visit her after his exile?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. During Kaoru's meeting with the Emporer, what is the Go board used for?

2. What happens with Genji initially tries to seduce Princess Asagao?

3. Why does Genji want Tamakazura to be seen in the light of fireflies? Explain.

4. What has become of the Safflower Princess since Genji's exile? Explain.

5. It is discovered that Yugiri has never laid eyes upon Murasaki, the woman who acts as his mother. Why does Genji wish to keep her hidden?

6. Why has the Eighth Prince renounced the world?

7. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?

8. Describe the meeting between Yugiri and Kumoinokari after their six-year separation.

9. Describe Genji's view on women.

10. Explain why Genji entertains the idea of moving to the Suma coast and also explain the factors that may be holding him back.

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