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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?
(a) The Akashi lady's son.
(b) Genji's son.
(c) The grandson of the Akashi lady.
(d) The nephew of the Akashi lady.

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

3. What is Ukifune doing when she realizes that Kaoru is coming for her?
(a) Picking flowers in the garden.
(b) Praying in the temple.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Watching fireflies.

4. Which man has reservations about attending Genji's banquet?
(a) To no Chujo.
(b) Kashiwagi.
(c) General Higekuro.
(d) Niou.

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

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

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

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

9. Who saves Ukifune from the Uji river?
(a) A sage.
(b) A priest.
(c) A bishop.
(d) A young girl.

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

11. At which mansion does Nakanokimi live?
(a) Kei.
(b) Ochijo.
(c) Ouiji.
(d) Nijo.

12. What scares Niou off when he visits the Uji palace?
(a) Guards.
(b) Dogs.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A cross on the building.

13. What ceremony is Kaoru preparing for in Chapter 47?
(a) His father's 60th birthday.
(b) The anniversary of the death of the Eighth Prince.
(c) His engagement party.
(d) His friend's marriage.

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

15. How does Genji prepare for his daughter's initiation?
(a) Goes to the court.
(b) Collects literature.
(c) Has a mural constructed.
(d) Sends her to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the daughter of Lady Ichijo?

2. Who does Tamakazura marry?

3. How many children does Genji have?

4. What happens to Tamakazura over the years?

5. By Chapter 52, Kaoru has almost given up on the idea of _____.

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