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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 Genji discover about casual relationships with women?
(a) That they can be easier than passionate relationships.
(b) He views them as unecessary.
(c) That they are horrible.
(d) He greatly dislikes them.

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

3. In which wing of the palace do Genji and Murasaki live?
(a) The West Wing.
(b) The Southeast Quarter.
(c) The Northeast Quarter.
(d) The South Wing.

4. Who is Genji's best friend?
(a) Akashi.
(b) Yugiri.
(c) To no Chujo.
(d) Murasaki.

5. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Love.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Grief.
(d) Malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:

2. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

3. What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?

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

5. Who does Genji sleep with when visiting his former nurse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Murasaki in Chapter 35?

2. Who won the art contest held between Genji and To no Chujo? What did the court favor about the winner's style?

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

4. Describe Genji's view on women.

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

6. How does Genji rationalize the storm in Chapter 13?

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

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

9. Who is Utsusemi and how does Genji first come into contact with her?

10. Why does To no Chujo send his daughter, Kumoinokari to Omi?

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