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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. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?
(a) Because she looks like Genji's mother.
(b) She was very wealthy.
(c) She was in love with Genji's father.
(d) Their marriage was previously arranged.

2. Who is Akikonomu?
(a) The Lady of the Cherry Blossoms.
(b) The Lady of the Lemon Tree.
(c) The Lady of the Lake.
(d) The Lady of the Orange Blossoms.

3. Why is Genji forlorn in Chapter 6?
(a) He has developed a crush on his cousin.
(b) He has lost a competition with To no Chujo.
(c) Due to the death of his mother.
(d) Due to the death of Yugao.

4. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?
(a) Competition.
(b) With notes.
(c) Musically.
(d) With art.

5. How does the Akashi lady feel when she arrives at her new mansion?
(a) Excited.
(b) At home.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?

2. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?

3. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?

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

5. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. After seeing the Third Princess as a nun Genji's feelings toward her changes, how?

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

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

4. What does Genji discover through his relationship with Reikeiden?

5. Why does Ukifune's mother refuse Kaoru's offer to marry her daughter?

6. Explain Genji's death.

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

8. Explain the initial situation between Genji and Tamakazura.

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

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

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