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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Late in Yugiri's walk around the Rokujo grounds he overhears ______.
(a) Genji is weeping.
(b) Kumoinokari sleeping with another.
(c) Genji's announcement that he is leaving Murasaki.
(d) Genji's attempt to seduce Tamakazura.

2. What hits Genji's palace in Rokujo?
(a) Devestation.
(b) A storm.
(c) A plague.
(d) Famine.

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

4. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Suma.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Kamo.

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

6. What news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?
(a) She is permiscuous.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She is looking for a husband.
(d) She is dating Genji.

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

8. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?
(a) Seeing women he has slept with.
(b) Spending time with his children.
(c) Contacting the new emporer.
(d) Traveling.

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

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

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

12. Who is Lady Rokujo's daughter?
(a) Yugao.
(b) Akikonomu.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Nakanokimi.

13. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?
(a) Moon and star formations.
(b) Genji's exile.
(c) The alignment of the planets.
(d) The weather.

14. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?
(a) Aoi.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His father.
(d) Fujitsubo.

15. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She leaves Genji.
(b) She becomes possessed.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Yugiri send a love letter in Chapter 21?

2. What did Genji originally believe was the most desirable thing about the Rokujo Lady?

3. What does Genji think about Tamakazura's going to court?

4. Who is the crown prince after the Suzaku emperor's abdication?

5. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?

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