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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?
(a) Workmen.
(b) Nurses.
(c) Priests.
(d) Horses.

2. How does Murasaki return the Empress Akikonomu's kind gesture in Chapter 24?
(a) Sending an invitation to view her spring garden.
(b) An Invitation to tea.
(c) Silks.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

3. Who is Tayu?
(a) Genji's cousin.
(b) A distant relative.
(c) A daughter of Genji's former nurse.
(d) Genji's sister.

4. Where do the other women in the palace live?
(a) The Southern wing.
(b) The commons rooms.
(c) In separate quarters.
(d) With Genji and Murasaki.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day?

2. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?

3. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

4. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?

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

(see the answer key)

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