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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. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

2. How did MM feel about her marriage after ten years?
(a) She understood its uniqueness.
(b) She was constantly angry.
(c) She felt completed by it.
(d) She felt empowered by it.

3. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?
(a) He was quite secretive.
(b) It resulted in a baby.
(c) He was incredibly indiscreet.
(d) His marriage was null and void.

4. Why was Fujiwara not allowed to touch his wife when she was ill?
(a) He would grow ill.
(b) He could not return to court.
(c) His first wife forbade it.
(d) MM was hallucinating and was frightened of him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?

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

3. What did Fujiwara enjoy sending MM in the early days of their courtship?

4. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?

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

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