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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 leave home after he became ill?
(a) He was afraid he would never see his first wife again.
(b) He did not think MM could handle caring for him.
(c) He did not want MM to see his decline.
(d) He did not want to get his son sick.

2. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) She was not worthy of his attention.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He did not particularly care about her feelings.

3. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?
(a) Ten.
(b) Seven.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

4. Who kept MM awake one night during her pilgrimage?
(a) A priest.
(b) A poet.
(c) The Prince.
(d) A blind man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What cruel practice does Fujiwara make with his first wife that hurts MM more than anything in the early days of his relationship with both of them?

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

3. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?

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

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

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