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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. What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?

2. Who is Omi?

3. What or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

4. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?

5. Who is Tayu?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the predicament between Genji and Oborozukiyo.

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

3. Explain why Genji entertains the idea of moving to the Suma coast and also explain the factors that may be holding him back.

4. What happens with Genji initially tries to seduce Princess Asagao?

5. Who won the art contest held between Genji and To no Chujo? What did the court favor about the winner's style?

6. How does Genji feel after the death of Kashiwagi?

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

8. Describe the meeting between Yugiri and Kumoinokari after their six-year separation.

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

10. Explain Genji's death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through the novel, health, the economy, and the weather are believed to be the result of what? Give some examples and explain this belief.

Essay Topic 2

What do you believe is the prevailing theme in the novel? Why? How do you interpret this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel To no Chujo is in constant competition with Genji. Analyze and describe the internal conflict that To no Chujo may be feeling. Be sure to cite specific instances from the novel to support your thesis.

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