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

2. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Tayu.
(c) To no Chujo.
(d) Fujitsubo.

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

4. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Safflowers.
(b) The Cherry Blossoms.
(c) The Festival of Lights.
(d) The Orange Blossoms.

5. Where does the Princess Asagao live?
(a) Momozono.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Zuma.
(d) Uji.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?

3. What talent does Genji have?

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

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

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