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

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

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

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

5. What was the purpose of the message sent by the courier to MM in the market town?
(a) The Prince wished to meet her.
(b) Lady Joganden wished to tell her friend that she was moving.
(c) Fujiwara wanted to know when she would return home.
(d) Tokihime was threatening MM to stay away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did MM primarily sleep during her pilgrimage?

2. Who stayed in the same apartment building as MM by the palace?

3. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?

4. With what is Fujiwara dissatisfied amid his wives' struggles to prove to him their worth?

5. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?

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