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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Lady Rokujo's daughter?
2. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?
3. Where does Genji send Yugiri in order to comfort his grandmother?
4. What does Omiya tell Genji in Chapter 29?
5. In which wing of the palace do Genji and Murasaki live?
Short Essay Questions
1. During Kaoru's meeting with the Emporer, what is the Go board used for?
2. What really happened to Ukifune?
3. Why is Tamakazura to be under Genji's care, rather than To no Chujo?
4. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?
5. 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?
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 does Genji treat the Third Princess coldly after she gives birth to a son?
9. What does Genji discover through his relationship with Reikeiden?
10. How does Kaoru find that Niou is having a secret relationship with Ukifune?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At one point in the novel Genji becomes ill with grief, then malaria. What could these sickness symbolize in Genji's character? Why might the author have chosen to use illness as symbolism?
Essay Topic 2
What do you believe is the prevailing theme in the novel? Why? How do you interpret this theme?
Essay Topic 3
While on her death bed, Murasaki tells Genji about her wish to become a nun. Genji rejects her wish. Was this cruel of Genji why or why not? Is Genji selfish, an egotistical character? Explain.
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