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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Niou send to Uji to ask about Ukifune's whereabouts?
(a) General Higekuro.
(b) Kaoru.
(c) Tamakazura.
(d) Tokikata.

3. Of whom does Kaoru become jealous?
(a) Niou.
(b) Genji.
(c) Oigimi.
(d) Kashiwagi.

4. What does To no Chujo find frustrating about Kumoinokari?
(a) That she is not beautiful.
(b) That she is in love with Yugiri.
(c) That she and him do not have a good relationship.
(d) That she is not the talk of the town.

5. In which wing of the palace do Genji and Murasaki live?
(a) The Northeast Quarter.
(b) The Southeast Quarter.
(c) The South Wing.
(d) The West Wing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?

2. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.

3. How does Genji die?

4. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?

5. Why does the Reizei Emperor abdicate the throne?

(see the answer key)

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