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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?
(a) Mean.
(b) More in love than ever.
(c) Like a stranger.
(d) Very happy.

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

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

4. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?
(a) Miyako.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Suma.
(d) Uji.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?

2. Who is angy about Genji's visits to Princess Asagao?

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

4. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

5. Who is the crown prince after the Suzaku emperor's abdication?

(see the answer key)

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