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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39 | Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Akikonomu?
(a) The Lady of the Cherry Blossoms.
(b) The Lady of the Orange Blossoms.
(c) The Lady of the Lemon Tree.
(d) The Lady of the Lake.

2. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?
(a) Kamo.
(b) Suma.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Kyoto.

3. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?
(a) Her pretty hair.
(b) Her graceful figure.
(c) Her bright red nose.
(d) Her lovely voice.

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

5. What does Genji's father do to protect him?
(a) He gets him a body guard.
(b) He changes his name.
(c) He keeps him locked up.
(d) He deems him a commoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Genji prepare for his daughter's initiation?

2. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

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

4. What word would must accurately describe Genji?

5. What does Genji discover about casual relationships with women?

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