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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Pages 95 through 136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cruel practice does Fujiwara make with his first wife that hurts MM more than anything in the early days of his relationship with both of them?
(a) He flaunted his child with Tokihime.
(b) He told everyone Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(c) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.
(d) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.

2. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) Her marriage was never legitimate.
(b) Her marriage was over.
(c) She was to become a servant.
(d) Her child would be taken away from her.

3. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?
(a) Pray for her.
(b) Help her in childbirth.
(c) Cook her dinner.
(d) Sew baby clothes.

4. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?
(a) Food.
(b) Candles.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Beddings.

5. What words did MM's child begin to repeat after hearing his father say it repeatedly?
(a) "I am leaving now."
(b) "See you later."
(c) "I am more than you need."
(d) "You are no good."

Short Answer Questions

1. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?

2. What led to MM's illness around the ten year mark of her marriage?

3. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?

4. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?

5. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?

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