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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point does Genji realize that he wants to be with the Third Princess very badly?

2. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?

3. What does Niou learn about Ukifune?

4. Which person is used to resolve the conflict between To no Chujo and Genji?

5. Where do Kaoru and Niou go on their pilgrimage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you believe is the the importance of the role of women in the novel? Does the fact that the author is a woman influence the role of women in this book at all? Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Ukifune successfully escapes the advances made by Kaoru. While other women in the novel were not able to escape the clutches of men. Why is Ukifune's escape significant? Do you find that it is significant? What might her escape suggest?

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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