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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Genji forlorn in Chapter 6?
(a) Due to the death of Yugao.
(b) He has lost a competition with To no Chujo.
(c) Due to the death of his mother.
(d) He has developed a crush on his cousin.

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

4. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Grief.
(b) Love.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Malaria.

5. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?
(a) Utsusemi's father.
(b) Utsusemi's sister.
(c) Tu no Chujo.
(d) Utsusemi's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?

2. Which character dresses up in a disguise in Chapter 7?

3. Who is Genji's former nurse?

4. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?

5. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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