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

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

3. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?
(a) Her indifference.
(b) Her nursing skills.
(c) Her anger.
(d) Her crying spells.

4. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) Fujiwara had become ill.
(b) Fujiwara was out of the village.
(c) She was trying to win him back as well.
(d) His first wife had other lovers.

5. What was particularly important about MM's visit to Fujiwara after his recovery?
(a) She stayed the night.
(b) She asked for a divorce.
(c) He asked for a divorce.
(d) He ignored her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM find hard to do when Fujiwara chose to spend his time with his other wife?

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

3. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?

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

5. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?

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