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

2. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She dies.
(b) She becomes possessed.
(c) She leaves Genji.
(d) She becomes a nun.

3. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?
(a) She doesn't want to be on his list of conquests.
(b) She is in love with someone else.
(c) She is busy grieving her father.
(d) He is too old for her.

4. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?
(a) Relief.
(b) Bitterness.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Happiness.

5. What does Genji tell the Safflower Princess when he goes to visit her after his exile?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he is married.
(c) Stories and tales.
(d) He is apologetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word would must accurately describe Genji?

2. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. Who is Genji's former nurse?

5. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?

(see the answer key)

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