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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Second Princess's honor ruined?

2. How many children does Genji have?

3. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?

4. At which mansion does Nakanokimi live?

5. What is Ukifune doing when she realizes that Kaoru is coming for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why do you believe the author leaves certain events out? For instance, she left out the fact that Fujitsuo and Genji slept together; the reader does not realize this until much later. How does this add or take away from the story? What do you think? Why?

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