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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. How does Genji prepare for his daughter's initiation?
(a) Has a mural constructed.
(b) Goes to the court.
(c) Sends her to school.
(d) Collects literature.

2. Who is the daughter of Lady Ichijo?
(a) The Third Princess.
(b) Nakanokimi.
(c) Tamakazura.
(d) The Second Princess.

3. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Food.
(c) Letters.
(d) Jewelry.

4. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) Lady Akashi.
(c) The Rokujo Lady.
(d) Reikeiden.

5. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) The Akashi lady.
(c) Utsusemi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Second Princess's honor ruined?

2. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?

3. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?

4. Where does the Princess Asagao live?

5. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

(see the answer key)

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