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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 47 | Chapter 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?
(a) Beautiful eyes.
(b) Pretty hair.
(c) Thin, misshapen body.
(d) Red nose.

2. What does Genji think about Tamakazura's going to court?
(a) It is the perfect time.
(b) She may not be right for court.
(c) It may be too soon.
(d) She should have gone years ago.

3. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?
(a) More in love than ever.
(b) Like a stranger.
(c) Mean.
(d) Very happy.

4. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.
(a) Akikonomu.
(b) The Safflower Princess.
(c) Princess Omiya.
(d) Kimoinokari.

5. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?
(a) Contacting the new emporer.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Seeing women he has slept with.
(d) Spending time with his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?

2. Which attendant stays faithful to the Safflower princess?

3. How old is Genji when he marries the Third Princess?

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

5. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?

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