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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. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Grief.
(d) Love.

2. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) Rokujo.
(c) Akashi.
(d) Aoi.

3. Lady Ichijo gives Yugiri a gift that once belonged to _______.
(a) Kashiwagi.
(b) The Reizei Emporer.
(c) The Second Princess.
(d) Genji.

4. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?
(a) Nakanokimi.
(b) Tamakazura.
(c) Kimoinokari.
(d) Murasaki.

5. Where does the Second Princess hide to escape Yugiri's advances?
(a) Her mother's room.
(b) In the commons room.
(c) The botanical gardens.
(d) A closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?

2. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?

3. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?

4. Who sees Yugiri leaving the Second Princess's bedroom?

5. Of what is the Suzaku Emperor fond?

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