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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Page 137 through 168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?
(a) The Prince wanted to court MM for himself.
(b) He could see her more often.
(c) The new home was cheaper.
(d) He did not trust her.

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

3. What action did the Prince take that confused and unsettled MM when Fujiwara went to see his first wife?
(a) He kicked her out of her house.
(b) He abused her.
(c) He proposed to her.
(d) He propositioned her.

4. To what position was Fujiwara promoted upon the death of the prince?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Head cook.
(c) Head secretary.
(d) Head chamberlain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappointed MM about her travels after the market town?

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

3. From whom did the courier in the market town bear a message?

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

5. What event took up a great deal of MM's time after her return from her pilgrimage?

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