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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. What was significant about the letters MM sent back to Fujiwara during their courtship?
(a) The tone was cold.
(b) She dabbed it with her perfume.
(c) The letters were loving.
(d) She enclosed a lock of her hair.

2. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?
(a) The West Prince.
(b) The South Prince.
(c) The North Prince.
(d) The East Prince.

3. According to her reply through the courier, where was MM heading after her stay in the market town?
(a) The biggest city she could find.
(b) Forest.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Sea.

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

5. What did MM and Fujiwara play at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) Chess.
(b) Tiles.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM learn about Fujiwara's affair with his first wife in the early years of their marriage that caused her the most distress?

2. To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion?

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

4. What did Fujiwara enjoy sending MM in the early days of their courtship?

5. What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage?

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