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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?
(a) Heartbreak.
(b) Illness.
(c) Vow to her son.
(d) Ritual seclusion.

3. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?
(a) She was still not his favored wife.
(b) She was no longer an artist.
(c) She had neglected her religious duties.
(d) She only had one child.

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

5. What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide?
(a) Leave their country.
(b) Join the military.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Become a monk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter to Fujiwara?

2. What did MM find hard to do when Fujiwara chose to spend his time with his other wife?

3. What happened to the minister of the left?

4. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?

5. What year was Tenroku?

(see the answer key)

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