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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 Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden?

2. How does Genji try to seduce Princess Asagao?

3. Who is angy about Genji's visits to Princess Asagao?

4. What does Genji's father do to protect him?

5. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?

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

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

4. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

5. What happens to Genji as he continues to grow old?

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

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

9. What has become of the Safflower Princess since Genji's exile? Explain.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Genji fathers many sons. Write about Yugiri, and infer as to how Yugiri may feel about his father's unrelenting antics, and seemingly selfish attitude as he has expressed at certain points within the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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