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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Kaoru pray while in the temple during his pilgrimage?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) God.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Mohammad.

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

3. By Chapter 52, Kaoru has almost given up on the idea of _____.
(a) Friendship.
(b) Religion.
(c) Love.
(d) Health.

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

5. Who is extremely hurt by Yugiri's affair?
(a) The Second Princess.
(b) Nakanokimi.
(c) Kumoinokari.
(d) Genji.

6. Who does Kaoru immediately fall in love with while in Uji?
(a) Oigimi.
(b) Niou.
(c) Naoko.
(d) Nakanokimi.

7. Who tries to woo Ukifune in Chapter 53?
(a) A lieutenant.
(b) A guard captain.
(c) The bishop.
(d) A general.

8. What is the Suzako Emporer intent on doing that lends him the reason to send the Third Princess away?
(a) Remarriage.
(b) Taking holy orders.
(c) Secluding himself in Suma.
(d) Writing a great masterpiece.

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

10. Who does Niou attempt to find after Nakanokimi receives her letter?
(a) Oigimi.
(b) Ukifune.
(c) Chujounokimi.
(d) Kaoru.

11. Why does the Reizei Emperor abdicate the throne?
(a) He falls in love with a commoner.
(b) He becomes ill.
(c) He wishes to live a life of seclusion.
(d) He is unhappy as emporer.

12. Where does the Second Princess hide to escape Yugiri's advances?
(a) In the commons room.
(b) A closet.
(c) The botanical gardens.
(d) Her mother's room.

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

14. Whom does Niou marry?
(a) Oigimi.
(b) Nakanokimi.
(c) Kaoru.
(d) Tamakazura.

15. Where is the Suzaku Emporer's temple located?
(a) The West Mountain.
(b) In the Byodin valley.
(c) The East Mountain.
(d) Along the coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which woman does Kaoru pass much of the night with in Chapter 49?

2. Who is Rokunokimi?

3. With Which woman does Yugiri attempt to have an affair?

4. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?

5. Where does Nakanokimi go to visit Niou in Chapter 48?

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