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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. To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion?
(a) Hase.
(b) Mie.
(c) Shimane.
(d) Nara.

2. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?
(a) A drawing of a nude woman.
(b) A note to another woman.
(c) A book of verse.
(d) A flower.

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

4. What did MM find lacking on the trail out of the market town?
(a) Animals.
(b) Green plants.
(c) Living trees.
(d) Flowers.

5. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) She had him followed.
(b) She followed him.
(c) His other wife approached her.
(d) She was told by the village midwife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many prayer offerings did MM make to the shrines?

2. Of what did MM's prayer offerings consist?

3. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?

4. What was the name of Fujiwara's first wife?

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

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