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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 happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She becomes possessed.
(b) She dies.
(c) She leaves Genji.
(d) She becomes a nun.

2. What news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?
(a) She is dating Genji.
(b) She is looking for a husband.
(c) She is permiscuous.
(d) She is very beautiful.

3. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?
(a) The weather.
(b) Moon and star formations.
(c) The alignment of the planets.
(d) Genji's exile.

4. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?
(a) Priests.
(b) Horses.
(c) Workmen.
(d) Nurses.

5. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She falls ill and dies.
(b) She gives Genji up.
(c) She becomes a nun.
(d) She leaves Genji's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?

2. What does To no Chujo find frustrating about Kumoinokari?

3. What does To no Chujo notice about Kumoinokari when he watches her sleep?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Genji see when he visits the sage in the mountain? What is his reaction?

3. During Kaoru's meeting with the Emporer, what is the Go board used for?

4. What causes General Higekuro to look toward Tamakazura as a wife?

5. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?

6. Why does Kaoru pray to Buddha in Chapter 46? Explain.

7. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

8. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?

9. Murasaki finally dies after four years of illness. What was her dying wish and how did Genji react to it?

10. What happens to Murasaki in Chapter 35?

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