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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of whom does Kaoru become jealous?
(a) Niou.
(b) Genji.
(c) Oigimi.
(d) Kashiwagi.

2. Who is Rokunokimi?
(a) The 6th daughter of Genji.
(b) The 6th daughter of Yugiri.
(c) The 1st wife of Yugiri.
(d) Kaoru's wife.

3. What does Lady Ichijo give to Yugiri?
(a) A harmonica.
(b) A flute.
(c) A harp.
(d) A tiny idol.

4. Which person is used to resolve the conflict between To no Chujo and Genji?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Yugiri.
(c) Tamakazura.
(d) Kaoru.

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

6. Where was Kaoru traveling when he hears of Ukifune's whereabouts?
(a) The Ono Village.
(b) Uji.
(c) Mt. Hiei.
(d) Hatsuse.

7. In which season does Ukifune regain her health and strength?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

8. Which man matches Genji in skill and charm?
(a) Kaoru.
(b) Niou.
(c) To no Chujo.
(d) None.

9. Where does the Second Princess join Lady Ichijo during an expedition?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Ono Village.
(c) Omi Village.
(d) Morocco.

10. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?
(a) Nakanokimi must marry first.
(b) Kaoru is a priest.
(c) Oigimi hates Kaoru.
(d) Her father will not permit it.

11. Who does Tamakazura marry?
(a) General Higekuro.
(b) Genji.
(c) Yugiri.
(d) Prince Reizei.

12. Who sees Yugiri leaving the Second Princess's bedroom?
(a) The healer.
(b) A palace guard.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

13. What is Ukifune thinking about as she sits alone at the end of the novel?
(a) Her time with Niou.
(b) She believes that she made a mistake.
(c) How she does not want to be a nun any longer.
(d) She believes that she should seek out Kaoru.

14. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?
(a) A tree root.
(b) A tall fern.
(c) A large rock.
(d) An oak tree.

15. Ukifune travels to a secluded cottage, where is it located?
(a) Uji.
(b) Kari.
(c) On an island.
(d) The Suma coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yugiri eventually convince the Second Princess to do?

2. What is the wager between Kaoru and the Emporer?

3. Where in Japan does the bulk of the story take place?

4. What type of skill does Ukifune possess?

5. What does Kaoru give to Oigimi in Chapter 47?

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