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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?
(a) Relief.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Bitterness.

3. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?
(a) In good fun.
(b) The gain attention.
(c) To seduce a woman.
(d) To make money.

4. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?
(a) With art.
(b) With notes.
(c) Competition.
(d) Musically.

5. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Miyako.
(c) Uji.
(d) Suma.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years have passed at the time when Genji's death is discovered by the reader?

2. Who does Genji trust to be with him in his preparation for his daughter's initiation?

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

4. What does Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden?

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

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