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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 did Genji originally believe was the most desirable thing about the Rokujo Lady?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her ability to push him away.
(d) Her fascination with him.

2. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She dies.
(b) She becomes a nun.
(c) She leaves Genji.
(d) She becomes possessed.

3. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?
(a) Exorcisism.
(b) Last rights.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Blessing.

4. What word would must accurately describe Genji?
(a) Fickle.
(b) Trustworthy.
(c) Pallid.
(d) Distainful.

5. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Safflowers.
(b) The Orange Blossoms.
(c) The Festival of Lights.
(d) The Cherry Blossoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

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

3. Who does Genji sleep with when visiting his former nurse?

4. Where does the Rokujo lady feel the need to travel to during Chapter 10?

5. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?

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