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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. Why was Fujiwara not allowed to touch his wife when she was ill?
(a) His first wife forbade it.
(b) He could not return to court.
(c) MM was hallucinating and was frightened of him.
(d) He would grow ill.

2. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?
(a) A note that encouraged him to court MM.
(b) Sake.
(c) Possession of his farms.
(d) His fortune.

3. Who was in charge of the administration with whom Fujiwara worked?
(a) His first wife's brother.
(b) MM's father.
(c) The prince.
(d) The priest.

4. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

5. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?

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

3. What was the name of Fujiwara's first wife?

4. In this book, for what does MM stand?

5. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?

(see the answer key)

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