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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?
(a) Miyako.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Uji.
(d) Suma.

2. Who is Genji's former nurse?
(a) Fujitsubu.
(b) Aoi.
(c) Koremitsu.
(d) Yugao.

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Safflowers.
(b) The Cherry Blossoms.
(c) The Festival of Lights.
(d) The Orange Blossoms.

4. What does To no Chujo find frustrating about Kumoinokari?
(a) That she and him do not have a good relationship.
(b) That she is not the talk of the town.
(c) That she is not beautiful.
(d) That she is in love with Yugiri.

5. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?
(a) Contacting the new emporer.
(b) Spending time with his children.
(c) Seeing women he has slept with.
(d) Traveling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Princess Asagao live?

2. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?

3. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

4. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?

5. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

2. Explain Genji's death.

3. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

4. Describe the "masterpieces" Genji works on in Chapter 32.

5. Why is it strange that Yugiri has tried to seduce the Second Princess?

6. Explain the event that takes place between Genji and Naishi.

7. Why does the Lieutenant change his mind about marrying Ukifune?

8. Why is Tamakazura to be under Genji's care, rather than To no Chujo?

9. Explain the situation after the body of Ukifune was found.

10. Why does Genji want Tamakazura to be seen in the light of fireflies? Explain.

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