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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 | Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?
(a) To no Chujo's.
(b) Yugao's.
(c) Akashi's.
(d) Kokiden's.

2. What is the Suzako Emporer intent on doing that lends him the reason to send the Third Princess away?
(a) Taking holy orders.
(b) Writing a great masterpiece.
(c) Secluding himself in Suma.
(d) Remarriage.

3. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?
(a) Aoi.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His father.
(d) Fujitsubo.

4. Which instrument does Genji play?
(a) The shamisen.
(b) The sitar.
(c) The koto.
(d) The kalimba.

5. How old is Genji when he marries the Third Princess?
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 30.
(d) 45.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

2. Who is the Third Princess the niece of?

3. What is Genji's opinion of the Third Princess?

4. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:

5. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?

(see the answer key)

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