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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 think about Tamakazura's going to court?
(a) She may not be right for court.
(b) It may be too soon.
(c) She should have gone years ago.
(d) It is the perfect time.

2. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:
(a) She is pregnant with his child.
(b) She is having impure thoughts.
(c) He is dressed very poorly.
(d) She is secretly in love with him.

3. Where does Genji send Yugiri after rumors spread of his rank being raised?
(a) Exile.
(b) To the court.
(c) Suma.
(d) The University.

4. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?
(a) Aoi.
(b) Lady Akashi.
(c) Rokujo lady.
(d) Fujitsubo.

5. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) The Akashi lady.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Utsusemi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?

2. What does Yugiri think about Tamakazura?

3. Genji sleeps with this woman who is in her sixties.

4. From what does Genji fall ill at the end of Chapter 4?

5. Who is Akikonomu?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after Kaoru finds out that Ukifune is alive?

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

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

5. Describe the situation between Genji and Utsusemi after her husband falls ill.

6. How does Kaoru find that Niou is having a secret relationship with Ukifune?

7. Genji comes into contact with his childhood friend Yugao. What happens to Yugao after she maintains contact with Genji? How does Genji deal with this event?

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

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

10. Why is Kashiwagi jealous of the marriage between Genji and the Third Princess?

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