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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?
(a) His childhood.
(b) Aoi.
(c) Fujitsubo.
(d) His father.

5. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) Murasaki.
(c) Utsusemi.
(d) The Akashi lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Genji's best friend?

2. Who is Genji's former nurse?

3. What does Genji discover about casual relationships with women?

4. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?

5. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?

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