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

2. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Relief.

3. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

4. What ceremony did the Prince celebrate with Fujiwara and MM?
(a) Chanoyu.
(b) Hinamatsuri.
(c) Obon.
(d) Genpuku.

5. How did Fujiwara respond to the Prince's actions with his wife?
(a) He was elated by the Prince's attention.
(b) He ignored it.
(c) He grew angry with the Prince.
(d) He grew angry with MM.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?

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

3. What did MM assume about Fujiwara's first wife when he began to stay with her again?

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

5. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?

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