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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. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Rokujo.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Akashi.
(d) Aoi.

2. Who does Genji sleep with when visiting his former nurse?
(a) Akashi Lady.
(b) Rokujo Lady.
(c) Koremitsu.
(d) Utsusemi.

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

4. Who is Genji's former nurse?
(a) Yugao.
(b) Koremitsu.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubu.

5. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She becomes a nun.
(b) She leaves Genji's father.
(c) She gives Genji up.
(d) She falls ill and dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?

2. What does Genji's father do to protect him?

3. Why is Genji forlorn in Chapter 6?

4. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

5. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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