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

2. What does Genji discover about casual relationships with women?
(a) That they can be easier than passionate relationships.
(b) That they are horrible.
(c) He greatly dislikes them.
(d) He views them as unecessary.

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

4. What would hold Genji back from traveling away from home?
(a) His career.
(b) His son.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Rokujo Lady.

5. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?
(a) Exorcisism.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Blessing.
(d) Last rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

2. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?

3. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

4. Who is Genji's best friend?

5. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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