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The Kagero Diary: A Woman's Autobiographical Text from Tenth-century... Quiz

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1)

Why was MM concerned that her prayers would not be answered? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

She felt Tokihime and Fujiwara were praying against her own prayers.
She felt Tokihime had more potent prayers.
She felt she had fallen out of favor with her ancestors.
She felt she complained too much.
2)

How did the director respond to MM's conciliatory letter? (from Book Three: Pages 329 through 379)

He cursed her name.
He apologized.
He spat at her.
He prayed for her.
3)

What did MM enjoy watching most of all in Uji? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Fishing boats.
Rain.
The children.
The priests in ceremony.
4)

To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Shimane.
Mie.
Nara.
Hase.
5)

For what did Fujiwara instruct MM to prepare when she returned from her pilgrimage? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Chanoyu.
Genpuku.
Purification Ceremony.
Hinamatsuri.
6)

What reminded MM most of Fujiwara's coldness towards her? (from Book Two: Page 169 through 218)

The cold ocean.
The snow.
The barren fields.
The flowerless terrain.
7)

What did the director claim about MM when begging to see her daughter? (from Book Three: Pages 329 through 379)

She was evil.
She was snobbish.
She was jealous.
She was cold.
8)

Who became infected with small pox in the family? (from Book Three: Pages 329 through 379)

The girl.
MM.
Michitsuna.
Fujiwara.
9)

What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son? (from Book Two: Page 169 through 218)

Uji.
Hase.
Kyoto.
Mitake.
10)

What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Mu.
Yubari.
Izumi.
Teshio.
11)

Why did MM decide to adopt a child? (from Book Three: Pages 272 through 328)

She was afraid she would have no one to take care of her.
She was lonely without children.
She wanted to punish Fujiwara.
She wanted more children.
12)

What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide? (from Book Two: Page 169 through 218)

Become a monk.
Leave their country.
Commit suicide.
Join the military.
13)

Where did MM primarily sleep during her pilgrimage? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Hotels.
Temples.
Diplomat's unused apartment.
Friends' homes.
14)

Who became notably absent from MM's life after she moved in with her father? (from Book Three: Pages 272 through 328)

Fujiwara.
Her daughter.
Michitsuna.
The Prince.
15)

In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____. (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

Weather.
Rocks.
Shrines.
Forest.
16)

What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter? (from Book Two: Pages 219 to 271)

Sumo.
Dance.
Sword.
Archery.
17)

Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house? (from Book Three: Pages 272 through 328)

Its location.
Her proximity to his mistress.
His fear of her father.
Michitsuna's anger.
18)

What vocation did MM start to consider on her retreat? (from Book Two: Pages 219 to 271)

Attendant.
Poet.
Nun.
Nurse.
19)

What happened when the director first attempted to visit MM and her family? (from Book Three: Pages 329 through 379)

Fujiwara had him arrested.
The servants told him the family was not home.
Michitsuna grew angry at him.
MM feigned illness.
20)

What did the small pox epidemic prevent? (from Book Three: Pages 329 through 379)

MM's pilgrimage.
The director's marriage to MM's daughter.
Fujiwara's funeral.
Michitsuna's archery tournament.
21)

What was the fate of the governor general's wife? (from Book Two: Page 169 through 218)

She committed suicide.
She ran away with her lover.
She died of a long illness.
She became a nun.
22)

With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance? (from Book Two: Pages 219 to 271)

Flowers.
The Prince.
Tokihime.
Father.
23)

Who delivered MM's letter to Fujiwara after her purification ceremony? (from Book Two: Page 169 through 218)

Omi.
Tokihime.
Michitsuna.
The prince.
24)

What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior? (from Book Two: Pages 219 to 271)

Eating.
Praying.
Growing old.
Loving.
25)

Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion? (from Book One: Page 137 through 168)

He could see her more often.
The new home was cheaper.
He did not trust her.
The Prince wanted to court MM for himself.
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