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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ceremony is Kaoru preparing for in Chapter 47?
(a) His father's 60th birthday.
(b) His engagement party.
(c) His friend's marriage.
(d) The anniversary of the death of the Eighth Prince.

2. Who is Rokunokimi?
(a) The 6th daughter of Genji.
(b) The 1st wife of Yugiri.
(c) Kaoru's wife.
(d) The 6th daughter of Yugiri.

3. In whose temple does Kaoru pray while on his pilgrimage?
(a) The Eighth Prince.
(b) The Ninth Prince.
(c) The Reizei Emporer.
(d) Prince Higekuro.

4. Who does Kaoru send into the nunnery to retrieve Ukifune?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Niou.
(c) The bishop.
(d) People with torches.

5. How does Ukifune attempt suicide?
(a) Hanging.
(b) She stabs herself.
(c) She throws herself into the river.
(d) Poisoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ukifune believed to be when she is found by the river?

2. Who does Niou attempt to find after Nakanokimi receives her letter?

3. Ukifune travels to a secluded cottage, where is it located?

4. What type of competitions are held at Genji's banquet?

5. What happens to Tamakazura over the years?

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