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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. Who is the crown prince after the Suzaku emperor's abdication?
(a) To no Chujo's son.
(b) To no Chujo.
(c) Genji's son.
(d) Genji's brother.

2. To whom does Yugiri send a love letter in Chapter 21?
(a) Koremitsu's daughter.
(b) Mao.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) Cho Mihn.

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

4. Which instrument does Genji play?
(a) The sitar.
(b) The kalimba.
(c) The koto.
(d) The shamisen.

5. What do To no Chujo and Genji do as the tension in their relationship disappears?
(a) Hug.
(b) Laugh and weep.
(c) Shake hands.
(d) Think back on their time together.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Murasaki return the Empress Akikonomu's kind gesture in Chapter 24?

2. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

3. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?

4. Where does the Princess Asagao live?

5. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the predicament between Genji and Oborozukiyo.

3. Explain the initial situation between Genji and Tamakazura.

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

5. Why does Genji treat the Third Princess coldly after she gives birth to a son?

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

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

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

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

10. What really happened to Ukifune?

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