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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. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

2. Why did Fujiwara leave home after he became ill?
(a) He did not think MM could handle caring for him.
(b) He was afraid he would never see his first wife again.
(c) He did not want MM to see his decline.
(d) He did not want to get his son sick.

3. What did Fujiwara enjoy sending MM in the early days of their courtship?
(a) Letters.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Sake.

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

5. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?
(a) It resulted in a baby.
(b) His marriage was null and void.
(c) He was incredibly indiscreet.
(d) He was quite secretive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did MM feel about her marriage after ten years?

2. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?

3. When she was looking back on her courtship with Fujiwara, what did MM admit doing when she currently saw him?

4. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?

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

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