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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. Who stayed in the same apartment building as MM by the palace?
(a) The Prince.
(b) MM's father.
(c) Tokihime.
(d) Lady Joganden.

2. What did MM and Fujiwara play at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Tiles.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Chess.

3. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?
(a) She was not in love with him.
(b) He was obeying her father's wishes.
(c) He was a weak man.
(d) She was an unfaithful partner.

4. What did Fujiwara suggest that MM should do if she was dissatisfied with him as a spouse?
(a) Become a better wife.
(b) Become a nun.
(c) Leave the village.
(d) Find another husband.

5. How many prayer offerings did MM make to the shrines?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?

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

3. How did Fujiwara describe his ongoing relationship with his first wife to MM?

4. Which family member of MM's traveled a great deal?

5. What was particularly important about MM's visit to Fujiwara after his recovery?

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