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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:
(a) She is having impure thoughts.
(b) He is dressed very poorly.
(c) She is pregnant with his child.
(d) She is secretly in love with him.

2. Where does the Princess Asagao live?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Zuma.
(c) Uji.
(d) Momozono.

3. Where does Genji send Yugiri in order to comfort his grandmother?
(a) Suma.
(b) Banjo.
(c) Sanjo.
(d) Kyoto.

4. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?
(a) To become a nun.
(b) To remarry.
(c) To begin a relationship with Genji.
(d) To commit suicide.

5. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?
(a) Mean.
(b) Very happy.
(c) Like a stranger.
(d) More in love than ever.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?

2. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?

3. What does Lady Ichijo give to Yugiri?

4. Where does the Second Princess hide to escape Yugiri's advances?

5. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

(see the answer key)

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