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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Festival of Lights.
(b) The Orange Blossoms.
(c) The Safflowers.
(d) 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) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) An Invitation to tea.
(d) Silks.

5. Where do the ministers go for their royal outing?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Suma.
(c) Sanjo.
(d) Oharono.

6. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Lady Rokujo.
(c) The Akashi Lady.
(d) The Safflower Princess.

7. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?
(a) Blessing.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Last rights.
(d) Exorcisism.

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

9. What talent does Genji have?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Singing.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Writing.

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

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

12. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?
(a) Letters.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Food.

13. Of what is the Suzaku Emperor fond?
(a) The koto.
(b) Harp music.
(c) Art.
(d) Pie.

14. To whom does Yugiri send a love letter in Chapter 21?
(a) Koremitsu's daughter.
(b) Mao.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) Cho Mihn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji tell the Safflower Princess when he goes to visit her after his exile?

2. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

3. Why is Genji forlorn in Chapter 6?

4. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

5. What is going on back in Genji's homeland during his time away?

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