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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) The alignment of the planets.
(c) Genji's exile.
(d) The weather.

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

5. Where does Genji sit to relax with Yugiri on a hot summer day?
(a) The temple.
(b) His pavilion.
(c) Under the grape vines.
(d) The garden.

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

7. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Aoi.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Rokujo.
(d) Akashi.

8. Where does To no Chujo send Kumoinokari?
(a) Suma.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) To Omi.

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

10. What would hold Genji back from traveling away from home?
(a) His career.
(b) Rokujo Lady.
(c) His son.
(d) Murasaki.

11. Who is Tayu?
(a) A daughter of Genji's former nurse.
(b) A distant relative.
(c) Genji's sister.
(d) Genji's cousin.

12. What do To no Chujo and Genji do as the tension in their relationship disappears?
(a) Laugh and weep.
(b) Hug.
(c) Shake hands.
(d) Think back on their time together.

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

14. What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki?
(a) An invitation.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Scarves.
(d) Autumn leaves and flowers.

15. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?
(a) Her pretty hair.
(b) Her graceful figure.
(c) Her lovely voice.
(d) Her bright red nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Murasaki return the Empress Akikonomu's kind gesture in Chapter 24?

2. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?

3. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?

4. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

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

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