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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. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?

2. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?

3. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?

4. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?

5. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Lieutenant change his mind about marrying Ukifune?

3. After seeing the Third Princess as a nun Genji's feelings toward her changes, how?

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

5. How was Ukifune's death described?

6. What does Genji discover through his relationship with Reikeiden?

7. Why does Ukifune's mother refuse Kaoru's offer to marry her daughter?

8. Why is Tamakazura to be under Genji's care, rather than To no Chujo?

9. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?

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

What do you believe is Genji's strongest characteristic? How is it exemplified throughout the story? Do you find that it helps or hinders him? How?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel Genji is depicted as a womanizer, but he also has a softer side. Locate the moments in the text where Genji's softer side can be seen and explain how it develops his character and your opinion of his character.

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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