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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Genji die?

3. What style does Genji paint in?

4. Why are Niou's visits to Nakanokimi infrequent?

5. Where is Nakanokimi's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through the novel, health, the economy, and the weather are believed to be the result of what? Give some examples and explain this belief.

Essay Topic 2

Tamakazura is left in the care of Genji even after finding the To no Chujo is her true father. Tamakazura becomes increasingly confused. Use examples from the text to support Tamakazura's feelings of confusion toward Genji and To no Chujo.

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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