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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji's father do to protect him?

2. Which of the Safflower Princess's relatives begs her to come and stay?

3. What does Genji think about Tamakazura's going to court?

4. What happens in Chapter 13 that causes Genji to reevaluate his past?

5. To whom does Yugiri send a love letter in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why may it be problematic for Genji to take care of Tamakazura?

2. Explain the situation after the body of Ukifune was found.

3. How does Oigimi hurt Kaoru?

4. Why does the Lieutenant change his mind about marrying Ukifune?

5. How was Ukifune's death described?

6. What happens after Kaoru finds out that Ukifune is alive?

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

8. Describe the predicament between Genji and Oborozukiyo.

9. What is the condition of the Safflower Princess at the beginning of Chapter 15?

10. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you believe is the prevailing theme in the novel? Why? How do you interpret this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Genji was very lucky with women as was Niou. Kaoru and Yugiri were not so lucky with women. Given these facts what is the novel suggesting what women want in a man? Do you believe Genji and Niou are much better men than Kaoru and Yugiri? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Ukifune successfully escapes the advances made by Kaoru. While other women in the novel were not able to escape the clutches of men. Why is Ukifune's escape significant? Do you find that it is significant? What might her escape suggest?

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