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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. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?
(a) She dies.
(b) She marries Genji.
(c) She becomes very ill.
(d) She moves away.

2. Which of the Safflower Princess's relatives begs her to come and stay?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her grandmother.

3. What does Lady Ichijo give to Yugiri?
(a) A harmonica.
(b) A flute.
(c) A harp.
(d) A tiny idol.

4. What is Genji's opinion of the Third Princess?
(a) She is immature.
(b) She reminds him of Murasaki.
(c) He thinks that she will make a good wife.
(d) She is very beautiful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Chapter 13 that causes Genji to reevaluate his past?

2. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?

3. Who is Omi?

4. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?

5. To whom does Yugiri send a love letter in Chapter 21?

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