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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Niou send to Uji to ask about Ukifune's whereabouts?

2. How old is Genji when he marries the Third Princess?

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

4. How many children does Genji have?

5. Who sees Yugiri leaving the Second Princess's bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

After Genji's death, Kaoru becomes the main character of focus. How does Kaoru's character parallel Genji's character?

Essay Topic 3

Genji was very lucky with women as was Niou. Kaoru and Yugiri were not so lucky with women. Given these facts what is the novel suggesting what women want in a man? Do you believe Genji and Niou are much better men than Kaoru and Yugiri? Why or why not?

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