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

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

3. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?
(a) Red nose.
(b) Beautiful eyes.
(c) Pretty hair.
(d) Thin, misshapen body.

4. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:
(a) She is secretly in love with him.
(b) She is pregnant with his child.
(c) He is dressed very poorly.
(d) She is having impure thoughts.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

5. Who is Genji's former nurse?

(see the answer key)

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