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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Pages 95 through 136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) She was not worthy of his attention.
(b) He did not particularly care about her feelings.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He no longer loved her.

2. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) Her marriage was over.
(b) She was to become a servant.
(c) Her marriage was never legitimate.
(d) Her child would be taken away from her.

3. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

4. What was the name of Fujiwara's first wife?
(a) Tokihime.
(b) Mameha.
(c) Hatsumomo.
(d) Izanami.

5. What did MM assume about Fujiwara's first wife when he began to stay with her again?
(a) She had lost favor with him.
(b) She had gotten sick.
(c) She was pregnant again.
(d) She had kicked him out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Fujiwara suggest that MM should do if she was dissatisfied with him as a spouse?

2. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?

3. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?

4. In what sort of mood was Fujiwara when he came to see MM during the early period of his polygamist life with her?

5. Why was Fujiwara not allowed to touch his wife when she was ill?

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