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

Short Answer Questions

1. What scares Niou off when he visits the Uji palace?

2. What ceremony is Kaoru preparing for in Chapter 47?

3. Where does Nakanokimi go to visit Niou in Chapter 48?

4. By Chapter 52, Kaoru has almost given up on the idea of _____.

5. In whose temple does Kaoru pray while on his pilgrimage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, several of the women Genji wishes to pursue wish to become nuns instead of entering into a relationship with Genji. Given this fact would you believe that Genji is as desirable as he appears? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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