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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. What type of lessons does Genji give to the Third Princess?
(a) Verbal skills.
(b) Koto.
(c) Poise and posture.
(d) Etiquette.

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

3. Who is Akikonomu?
(a) The Lady of the Orange Blossoms.
(b) The Lady of the Lemon Tree.
(c) The Lady of the Lake.
(d) The Lady of the Cherry Blossoms.

4. How does Murasaki return the Empress Akikonomu's kind gesture in Chapter 24?
(a) Sending an invitation to view her spring garden.
(b) Silks.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) An Invitation to tea.

5. Where does the Princess Asagao live?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Uji.
(c) Zuma.
(d) Momozono.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?

2. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?

3. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:

4. Which of the following is able to have almost any woman he wants?

5. Late in Yugiri's walk around the Rokujo grounds he overhears ______.

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