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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. To what position was Fujiwara promoted during Tenroku?
(a) Grand Judge.
(b) Head Chamberlain.
(c) Minister.
(d) Senior Counselor.

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

3. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?
(a) Uji.
(b) Mitake.
(c) Hase.
(d) Kyoto.

4. Why did MM decide to adopt a child?
(a) She was lonely without children.
(b) She wanted more children.
(c) She wanted to punish Fujiwara.
(d) She was afraid she would have no one to take care of her.

5. Who became notably absent from MM's life after she moved in with her father?
(a) Fujiwara.
(b) Michitsuna.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) The Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?

2. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?

3. Why did Fujiwara feel insulted by MM after his promotion in Tenroku?

4. What was the fate of the governor general's wife?

5. What did MM admit to considering when she wrote her letter to Fujiwara?

(see the answer key)

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