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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 MM concerned that her prayers would not be answered?
(a) She felt Tokihime and Fujiwara were praying against her own prayers.
(b) She felt Tokihime had more potent prayers.
(c) She felt she had fallen out of favor with her ancestors.
(d) She felt she complained too much.

2. 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?
(a) He had a child with his first wife.
(b) Fujiwara was telling everyone that MM was simply his mistress.
(c) His first wife was richer.
(d) He was going to leave MM for his first wife.

3. What did Fujiwara do especially with MM when she first visited him after his illness?
(a) Speak.
(b) Broke his fast.
(c) Pray.
(d) Write.

4. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.
(a) Rocks.
(b) Shrines.
(c) Weather.
(d) Forest.

5. What words did MM's child begin to repeat after hearing his father say it repeatedly?
(a) "You are no good."
(b) "See you later."
(c) "I am leaving now."
(d) "I am more than you need."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the Prince treat the problems of his new neighbors, Fujiwara, and MM?

3. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?

4. What was the market town MM visited on her pilgrimage?

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

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