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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. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?
(a) She was in love with Genji's father.
(b) She was very wealthy.
(c) Because she looks like Genji's mother.
(d) Their marriage was previously arranged.

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

3. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?
(a) To no Chujo.
(b) Murasaki.
(c) Fujitsubo.
(d) Tayu.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?

2. Who is Tayu?

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

5. Who is Genji's former nurse?

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