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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did MM enjoy watching most of all in Uji?
(a) The children.
(b) Rain.
(c) Fishing boats.
(d) The priests in ceremony.

2. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?
(a) Anger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Relief.
(d) Sympathy.

3. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?
(a) Volcano.
(b) Typhoon.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Earthquake.

4. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) She was trying to win him back as well.
(b) Fujiwara was out of the village.
(c) His first wife had other lovers.
(d) Fujiwara had become ill.

5. Before his awkward return back to MM, how many days did Fujiwara disappear after an argument with her?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

6. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A week.
(c) Three years.
(d) Several months.

7. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?
(a) He was a weak man.
(b) She was not in love with him.
(c) She was an unfaithful partner.
(d) He was obeying her father's wishes.

8. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) He was too busy.
(b) She was not worthy of his attention.
(c) He no longer loved her.
(d) He did not particularly care about her feelings.

9. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?
(a) Pray for her.
(b) Cook her dinner.
(c) Help her in childbirth.
(d) Sew baby clothes.

10. What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage?
(a) Teshio.
(b) Yubari.
(c) Izumi.
(d) Mu.

11. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

12. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?
(a) Her husband's abuse.
(b) Her sister's departure.
(c) Her aunt's death.
(d) Her son's anger.

13. To what position was Fujiwara promoted upon the death of the prince?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Head secretary.
(c) Head chamberlain.
(d) Head cook.

14. What did Fujiwara do especially with MM when she first visited him after his illness?
(a) Broke his fast.
(b) Pray.
(c) Speak.
(d) Write.

15. To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion?
(a) Hase.
(b) Nara.
(c) Shimane.
(d) Mie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in charge of the administration with whom Fujiwara worked?

2. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?

3. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.

4. Where did MM primarily sleep during her pilgrimage?

5. How did Fujiwara respond to the Prince's actions with his wife?

(see the answer keys)

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