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Murasaki Shikibu

The Tale of Genji | Quiz

Murasaki Shikibu
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The Tale of Genji | Quiz

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1)

Who is Akikonomu? (from Chapter 21 | Chapter 22)

The Lady of the Lemon Tree.
The Lady of the Lake.
The Lady of the Cherry Blossoms.
The Lady of the Orange Blossoms.
2)

In which season does Ukifune regain her health and strength? (from Chapter 53)

Winter.
Autumn.
Summer.
Spring.
3)

Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

His pavilion.
The temple.
The garden.
Under the grape vines.
4)

What does Genji send to the Safflower Princess after his visit in Chapter 23? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Money.
Jewels.
Food.
Silks.
5)

What does Yugiri think about Tamakazura? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

That she is an evil woman.
He is secretly in love with her.
That she is Genji's daughter.
That she is the daughter of To no Chujo.
6)

To whom does the Suzaku Emporer send the Third Princess to in Chapter 34? (from Chapter 33 | Chapter 34)

The Reizei emporer.
Genji.
To no Chujo.
Omi.
7)

What is Ukifune believed to be when she is found by the river? (from Chapter 53)

A wolf.
A devil.
A lioness.
A fox.
8)

How does Kaoru find that Ukifune is alive? (from Chapter 54)

From Niou.
From Nakanokimi.
From the Yokawa bishop.
From Chujounokimi.
9)

What happens to Tamakazura over the years? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

She falls ill with grief.
She grows very weary.
She becomes Empress.
She becomes insane.
10)

Who is Kobai? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

The minister of the right.
A friend of Genji's.
To no Chujo's son.
Genji's son.
11)

What does Niou send to the women in mourning in Uji? (from Chapter 45 | Chapter 46)

Scarves.
A love letter.
Silks and furs.
A letter of condolence.
12)

Why does the Reizei Emperor abdicate the throne? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

He becomes ill.
He is unhappy as emporer.
He falls in love with a commoner.
He wishes to live a life of seclusion.
13)

What does Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

Murasaki crying.
Genji and Murasaki's pillow talk.
His father playing the shamisen.
Kumoinokari singing.
14)

What is Ukifune's first impression of Niou.? (from Chapter 50)

She is horrified.
Love at first sight.
Great admiration.
She is in awe.
15)

What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

An invitation.
Jewels.
Scarves.
Autumn leaves and flowers.
16)

Who does Kaoru immediately fall in love with while in Uji? (from Chapter 43 | Chapter 44)

Oigimi.
Niou.
Naoko.
Nakanokimi.
17)

Where does Nakanokimi hide Ukifune in Chapter 50? (from Chapter 50)

A cottage in Sanjo.
With Chujounokimi.
A palace in Sanjo.
Niou's house.
18)

Who is extremely hurt by Yugiri's affair? (from Chapter 39 | Chapter 40)

The Second Princess.
Genji.
Kumoinokari.
Nakanokimi.
19)

What does Kaoru fear toward the end of the novel? (from Chapter 52)

That he will become ill.
That he will live a life of loneliness.
That he will die young.
The he will have much bad luck in the near future.
20)

What is Ukifune thinking about as she sits alone at the end of the novel? (from Chapter 54)

She believes that she made a mistake.
Her time with Niou.
How she does not want to be a nun any longer.
She believes that she should seek out Kaoru.
21)

What is dumped on Higekuro's head after his wife hears news of his marriage? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

Dirt.
Nails.
Fruit.
Ashes.
22)

How many years have passed at the time when Genji's death is discovered by the reader? (from Chapter 41 | Chapter 42)

24 years.
2 years.
7 days.
1 month.
23)

What type of competitions are held at Genji's banquet? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

Competitions of the mind.
Artistic and Musical.
Archery and Equestrian.
Chess and poise.
24)

Whom does Niou marry? (from Chapter 43 | Chapter 44)

Oigimi.
Kaoru.
Nakanokimi.
Tamakazura.
25)

What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Look at her through a blurred curtain.
Stare at her intensly.
Hold her close.
Look at her with loving eyes.
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