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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Pages 55 through 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this book, for what does MM stand?
(a) Moritoku's Mother.
(b) Mary's Mother.
(c) Michitsuna's Mother.
(d) Miniyaka's Mother.

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

3. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?
(a) Tornado.
(b) Volcano.
(c) Typhoon.
(d) Earthquake.

4. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) She followed him.
(b) She had him followed.
(c) His other wife approached her.
(d) She was told by the village midwife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?

2. What did MM learn about Fujiwara's affair with his first wife in the early years of their marriage that caused her the most distress?

3. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?

4. What did Fujiwara begin to do that caused MM to believe he was "cheating" in his courtship?

5. For what did MM hope for Fujiwara's first wife after months of poor treatment from her husband?

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