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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kaoru find that Ukifune is alive?
(a) From Nakanokimi.
(b) From Niou.
(c) From the Yokawa bishop.
(d) From Chujounokimi.

2. Who does Kaoru send into the nunnery to retrieve Ukifune?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Niou.
(c) People with torches.
(d) The bishop.

3. How many children does Genji have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Unknown.

4. Which of the following is able to have almost any woman he wants?
(a) Yugiri.
(b) Niou.
(c) Kashiwagi.
(d) Kaoru.

5. What type of skill does Ukifune possess?
(a) Playing the koto.
(b) Mending.
(c) Writing.
(d) Singing.

6. Where do Kaoru and Niou go on their pilgrimage?
(a) Hiroshima.
(b) Hibachi.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Hatsuse.

7. Whom did Chujounokimi immediately admire?
(a) The Governor.
(b) The Lieutenant.
(c) Niou.
(d) Kaoru.

8. What eventually happens to Ukifune?
(a) She dies.
(b) She becomes a prostitute.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She marries Kaoru.

9. Which character has an affair with the Third Princess?
(a) Genji.
(b) To no Chujo.
(c) Kashiwagi.
(d) Yugiri.

10. What is Genji's opinion of the Third Princess?
(a) She reminds him of Murasaki.
(b) He thinks that she will make a good wife.
(c) She is immature.
(d) She is very beautiful.

11. Lady Ichijo gives Yugiri a gift that once belonged to _______.
(a) The Reizei Emporer.
(b) The Second Princess.
(c) Kashiwagi.
(d) Genji.

12. What type of competitions are held at Genji's banquet?
(a) Artistic and Musical.
(b) Competitions of the mind.
(c) Chess and poise.
(d) Archery and Equestrian.

13. In whose temple does Kaoru pray while on his pilgrimage?
(a) The Reizei Emporer.
(b) The Ninth Prince.
(c) Prince Higekuro.
(d) The Eighth Prince.

14. What is Ukifune's first impression of Niou.?
(a) She is horrified.
(b) She is in awe.
(c) Love at first sight.
(d) Great admiration.

15. What does the Emperor pull up when making a wager with Kaoru?
(a) A contract.
(b) A chess board.
(c) A Go board.
(d) A a great sum of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tamakazura marry?

2. What is Ukifune believed to be when she is found by the river?

3. Where does the Second Princess join Lady Ichijo during an expedition?

4. What does Kaoru fear toward the end of the novel?

5. What does Niou send to the women in mourning in Uji?

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