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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. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?
(a) His fortune.
(b) A note that encouraged him to court MM.
(c) Possession of his farms.
(d) Sake.

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

3. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?
(a) She had neglected her religious duties.
(b) She was still not his favored wife.
(c) She was no longer an artist.
(d) She only had one child.

4. Who responded to MM's letters for Fujiwara during his illness?
(a) His assistant.
(b) The Prince.
(c) His first wife.
(d) His son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?

2. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?

3. Which family member of MM's traveled a great deal?

4. What action did the Prince take that confused and unsettled MM when Fujiwara went to see his first wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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