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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Nakanokimi's home?
(a) Hatsuse.
(b) Suma.
(c) Uji.
(d) Kyoto.

2. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?
(a) He is too old for her.
(b) She doesn't want to be on his list of conquests.
(c) She is busy grieving her father.
(d) She is in love with someone else.

3. How does Genji prepare for his daughter's initiation?
(a) Collects literature.
(b) Goes to the court.
(c) Has a mural constructed.
(d) Sends her to school.

4. At which mansion does Nakanokimi live?
(a) Ouiji.
(b) Kei.
(c) Ochijo.
(d) Nijo.

5. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?
(a) A tree root.
(b) A tall fern.
(c) A large rock.
(d) An oak tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?

2. Whom does Niou marry?

3. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?

4. Who does Kaoru immediately fall in love with while in Uji?

5. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

(see the answer key)

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