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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Pages 219 to 271.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?
(a) Food.
(b) Beddings.
(c) Candles.
(d) Clothing.

2. What did Fujiwara send to MM on her retreat to convince her to return home?
(a) Incense.
(b) Entourage.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

3. With what holiday did Book Two begin?
(a) New Year.
(b) Showa Day.
(c) Star Festival.
(d) Doll's Festival.

4. From whom did the courier in the market town bear a message?
(a) Tokihime.
(b) Lady Joganden.
(c) Fujiwra.
(d) The Prince.

5. What did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(b) Her son's adolescence.
(c) Tokihime's presence in the building.
(d) Living too close to her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the market town MM visited on her pilgrimage?

2. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?

3. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?

4. Why did Fujiwara leave home after he became ill?

5. How many prayer offerings did MM make to the shrines?

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