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

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

3. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Kamo.
(c) Suma.
(d) Kyoto.

4. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?
(a) Rokujo lady.
(b) Lady Akashi.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

5. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?
(a) She marries Genji.
(b) She becomes very ill.
(c) She dies.
(d) She moves away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?

3. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?

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

5. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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