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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. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.
(a) Grand minister.
(b) Prince.
(c) Head chamberlain.
(d) Emperor.

2. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

3. Why was Michitsuna unable to follow the woman at the festival home?
(a) She was in a carriage.
(b) She was running away.
(c) Michitsuna was questioned by the police.
(d) She had guards.

4. How did Fujiwara treat his son during the Grand Sumo Tournament?
(a) He praised him.
(b) He treated him like a servant.
(c) He ignored him.
(d) He pretended to care about him in order to talk about his mother.

5. What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior?
(a) Growing old.
(b) Eating.
(c) Loving.
(d) Praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM take special care to teach her adopted daughter?

2. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?

3. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?

4. Before his awkward return back to MM, how many days did Fujiwara disappear after an argument with her?

5. What year was Tenroku?

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