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

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

3. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Lady Rokujo.
(c) The Akashi Lady.
(d) The Safflower Princess.

4. What is going on back in Genji's homeland during his time away?
(a) His homeland is flourishing.
(b) The Suzaku emporer dies.
(c) The weather is very good to farming.
(d) It is in a dismal state.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Tayu?

3. What news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?

4. What talent does Genji have?

5. Where does the Rokujo lady feel the need to travel to during Chapter 10?

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