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

2. Who is Omi?
(a) A teacher.
(b) To no Chujo's sage.
(c) A woman that To no Chujo finds very enticing.
(d) A prostitute.

3. How long does the debate last regarding Genji and To no Chujo's competition?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Several hours.
(d) Several days.

4. Where does Genji send Yugiri in order to comfort his grandmother?
(a) Banjo.
(b) Suma.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Sanjo.

5. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?
(a) Kimoinokari.
(b) Tamakazura.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Nakanokimi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Akikonomu?

2. Where does the Princess Asagao live?

3. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

4. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?

5. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Genji feel after the death of Kashiwagi?

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

3. Why is Kashiwagi jealous of the marriage between Genji and the Third Princess?

4. What about Kaoru's manner makes the women want to joke with him?

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

6. Why doesn't Genji want his son, Yugiri to advance in rank? What does Genji do?

7. Describe the situation between Genji and Utsusemi after her husband falls ill.

8. What does Niou learn about Ukifune that leads him to be distraught? Explain.

9. Explain why Genji entertains the idea of moving to the Suma coast and also explain the factors that may be holding him back.

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

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