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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Page 169 through 218.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?
(a) He took her on a vacation.
(b) He allowed their son to attend the funeral.
(c) He left his first wife for her.
(d) He arranged and paid for the funeral.

2. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

3. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Angry.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Sad.

4. What was the market town MM visited on her pilgrimage?
(a) Ashiya.
(b) Minakami.
(c) Sakai.
(d) Tsubaichi.

5. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Her fears of the after life.
(d) Her religious duties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?

2. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?

3. With what holiday did Book Two begin?

4. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?

5. In what place was the minister forced to accept duties?

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