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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 Kobai?

2. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?

3. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?

4. Who is Tayu?

5. Where do the other women in the palace live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. It is discovered that Yugiri has never laid eyes upon Murasaki, the woman who acts as his mother. Why does Genji wish to keep her hidden?

3. Explain the situation after the body of Ukifune was found.

4. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

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

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

7. What does Niou learn about Ukifune that leads him to be distraught? Explain.

8. How does Oigimi hurt Kaoru?

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

10. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characterization of Murasaki and Ukifune.

Essay Topic 2

Can you see a parallel between Niou and Kaoru with Genji and To no Chujo? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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