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

4. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Safflowers.
(b) The Cherry Blossoms.
(c) The Orange Blossoms.
(d) The Festival of Lights.

5. What happens in Chapter 13 that causes Genji to reevaluate his past?
(a) An invasion.
(b) Death of a friend.
(c) A storm.
(d) Illness.

6. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) A Bishop.
(c) A sage.
(d) His nurse.

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

8. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?
(a) Workmen.
(b) Horses.
(c) Nurses.
(d) Priests.

9. In which wing of the palace do Genji and Murasaki live?
(a) The West Wing.
(b) The Northeast Quarter.
(c) The Southeast Quarter.
(d) The South Wing.

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

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

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

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

14. What does Omiya tell Genji in Chapter 29?
(a) That she wishes to go to court.
(b) That she would like to meet Tamakazura.
(c) She feels that she may die.
(d) She asks Genji for a favor.

15. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?
(a) The gain attention.
(b) In good fun.
(c) To make money.
(d) To seduce a woman.