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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did MM move into her father's house?
(a) Her lack of money.
(b) Her ill health.
(c) Her reputation.
(d) Her fear of being alone.

2. MM's son was very proficient in both archery and _____.
(a) Dance.
(b) Performance.
(c) Art.
(d) Sword fighting.

3. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?
(a) Omi.
(b) Priest.
(c) Captain of the guards.
(d) The Prince.

4. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Omi.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) Michitsuma.
(d) The Prince.

5. What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior?
(a) Praying.
(b) Growing old.
(c) Eating.
(d) Loving.

6. Who became notably absent from MM's life after she moved in with her father?
(a) Fujiwara.
(b) Michitsuna.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Her daughter.

7. What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter?
(a) Sword.
(b) Sumo.
(c) Dance.
(d) Archery.

8. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.
(a) Brother.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Husband.
(d) Son.

9. Where does Fujiwara meet MM on her retreat with her son?
(a) Monastery.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Inn.
(d) Forest.

10. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

11. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.
(a) Grand minister.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Prince.
(d) Head chamberlain.

12. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?
(a) Using her for money.
(b) Courting another woman.
(c) Ignoring her.
(d) Interfering with her life.

13. With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance?
(a) Flowers.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Tokihime.
(d) Father.

14. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.
(a) Her relationship with Fujiwara.
(b) Her relationship with her son.
(c) Her ability to meditate outside of the monastery.
(d) The effectiveness of her absence.

15. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?
(a) Write.
(b) Leave seclusion.
(c) Eat.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what holiday did Book Two begin?

2. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?

3. Why was Michitsuna given an official rank in court?

4. Why did Kanetada's wife give her daughter up for adoption to MM?

5. How did Michitsuna feel about the retreat and seclusion?

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