3. What does Kaoru fear toward the end of the novel?
(a) That he will become ill.
(b) The he will have much bad luck in the near future.
(c) That he will live a life of loneliness.
(d) That he will die young.

4. Who does Genji trust to be with him in his preparation for his daughter's initiation?
(a) Tamakazura.
(b) A few women.
(c) To no Chujo.
(d) Yugiri.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. At the beginning of the New Year, Nakanokimi receives a letter from ______.
(a) Kaoru.
(b) Chujounokimi.
(c) Ukifune.
(d) Oigimi.

12. What does Yugiri eventually convince the Second Princess to do?
(a) To join a convent.
(b) Run away with him to the Suma coast.
(c) Leave her husband.
(d) Marry him.

13. Niou sees that there is a strong resemblance between Ukifune and ______.
(a) Chujounokimi.
(b) Oigimi.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) His mother.

14. Who is Chujounokimi?
(a) Ukifune's mother.
(b) Nakanokimi's mother.
(c) Niou's new love interest.
(d) Kaoru's love interest.

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