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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Niou receive an angry message from in Chapter 51?
(a) Kaoru.
(b) Ukifune.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) Yugiri.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who does Niou send to Uji to ask about Ukifune's whereabouts?
(a) General Higekuro.
(b) Tokikata.
(c) Tamakazura.
(d) Kaoru.

10. What is the wager between Kaoru and the Emporer?
(a) A seat in the Emporer's court.
(b) The hand of the Second Princess.
(c) Marriage to the Third Princess.
(d) A position as Minister.

11. Why does Genji want to visit the Akashi lady?
(a) To see his daughter.
(b) He is leaving Murasaki.
(c) She has become a great friend.
(d) To sleep with her.

12. Where does Ukifune end up at the end of the novel?
(a) The Ono Village.
(b) Suma.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Kyoto.

13. Where is Nakanokimi's home?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Uji.
(c) Hatsuse.
(d) Suma.

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

15. What is dumped on Higekuro's head after his wife hears news of his marriage?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Nails.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Suzaku Emporer's temple located?

2. What does Lady Ichijo give to Yugiri?

3. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?

4. To whom does the Suzaku Emporer send the Third Princess to in Chapter 34?

5. What style does Genji paint in?

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