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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. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?
(a) Her proximity to his mistress.
(b) His fear of her father.
(c) Its location.
(d) Michitsuna's anger.

2. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?
(a) The West Prince.
(b) The South Prince.
(c) The North Prince.
(d) The East Prince.

3. What distressed MM the most after Fujiwara's promotion?
(a) His anger.
(b) His exhaustion.
(c) His absences.
(d) His illness.

4. What did MM find hard to do when Fujiwara chose to spend his time with his other wife?
(a) Care for her child.
(b) Pray.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Eat.

5. What was the purpose of the message sent by the courier to MM in the market town?
(a) Fujiwara wanted to know when she would return home.
(b) Lady Joganden wished to tell her friend that she was moving.
(c) Tokihime was threatening MM to stay away.
(d) The Prince wished to meet her.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what did Michitsuna most struggle on their retreat?

2. How did MM feel about her husband's abandonment before her long retreat?

3. What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage?

4. What year was Tenroku?

5. How did MM prepare for her prayers to Buddha during Fujiwara's long absences?

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