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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Genji send Yugiri in order to comfort his grandmother?
(a) Suma.
(b) Banjo.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Sanjo.

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

4. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She gives Genji up.
(b) She falls ill and dies.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She leaves Genji's father.

5. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?
(a) She was very wealthy.
(b) She was in love with Genji's father.
(c) Their marriage was previously arranged.
(d) Because she looks like Genji's mother.

6. Where do the other women in the palace live?
(a) With Genji and Murasaki.
(b) The Southern wing.
(c) The commons rooms.
(d) In separate quarters.

7. What is going on back in Genji's homeland during his time away?
(a) It is in a dismal state.
(b) The weather is very good to farming.
(c) The Suzaku emporer dies.
(d) His homeland is flourishing.

8. What does Genji tell the Safflower Princess when he goes to visit her after his exile?
(a) That he is married.
(b) Stories and tales.
(c) That he loves her.
(d) He is apologetic.

9. Who does Genji sleep with when visiting his former nurse?
(a) Akashi Lady.
(b) Rokujo Lady.
(c) Utsusemi.
(d) Koremitsu.

10. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) The Rokujo Lady.
(c) Reikeiden.
(d) Lady Akashi.

11. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?
(a) Aoi.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Lady Akashi.
(d) Rokujo lady.

12. Which instrument does Genji play?
(a) The koto.
(b) The shamisen.
(c) The kalimba.
(d) The sitar.

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

14. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Rokujo.
(b) Murasaki.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

15. Who is Omi?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A woman that To no Chujo finds very enticing.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) To no Chujo's sage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hits Genji's palace in Rokujo?

2. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

3. Which of the Safflower Princess's relatives begs her to come and stay?

4. What would hold Genji back from traveling away from home?

5. What do To no Chujo and Genji do as the tension in their relationship disappears?

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