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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 the crown prince after the Suzaku emperor's abdication?
(a) To no Chujo's son.
(b) Genji's son.
(c) To no Chujo.
(d) Genji's brother.

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

3. What does Genji discover about casual relationships with women?
(a) That they are horrible.
(b) He views them as unecessary.
(c) That they can be easier than passionate relationships.
(d) He greatly dislikes them.

4. 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.

5. Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day?
(a) The temple.
(b) His pavilion.
(c) Under the grape vines.
(d) The garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?

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

3. Who is Lady Rokujo's daughter?

4. What does Genji begin to realize in Chapter 37?

5. Why does Genji want to visit the Akashi lady?

(see the answer key)

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