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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. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.
(a) Kimoinokari.
(b) Princess Omiya.
(c) The Safflower Princess.
(d) Akikonomu.

2. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?
(a) Miyako.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Suma.
(d) Uji.

3. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?
(a) She becomes very ill.
(b) She marries Genji.
(c) She moves away.
(d) She dies.

4. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?
(a) A sage.
(b) The Suzaku Emporer.
(c) A monk.
(d) Fujitsubo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?

2. What does Yugiri think about Tamakazura?

3. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?

4. Which attendant stays faithful to the Safflower princess?

5. Which instrument does Genji play?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Genji want the Akashi lady to move closer to him?

3. Why does Genji wish to keep secrets involving Yugao's death?

4. Why may it be problematic for Genji to take care of Tamakazura?

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

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

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

8. Why has the Eighth Prince renounced the world?

9. Why does Genji need to keep his romances under wraps after abdication of the first emperor, his father?

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

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