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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 word would must accurately describe Genji?
2. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
3. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?
4. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
5. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?
2. What happens to Genji as he continues to grow old?
3. 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?
4. What about Kaoru's manner makes the women want to joke with him?
5. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?
6. What are Oigimi's reasons for not wanting to marry Kaoru?
7. How does Genji feel after the death of Kashiwagi?
8. Describe the "masterpieces" Genji works on in Chapter 32.
9. Why does Genji treat the Third Princess coldly after she gives birth to a son?
10. Explain why Genji entertains the idea of moving to the Suma coast and also explain the factors that may be holding him back.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Genji is a shameless womanizer throughout the bulk of the novel. What do you believe his actions toward women suggests about his character? Support your answers with specific references to and examples from the novel.
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
The author continues to write even after Genji's death takes place. Up until his death, the novel has centered upon Genji's character. Why do you believe that the novel continues afterward? What could this possibly suggest?
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