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

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

3. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?
(a) Cook her dinner.
(b) Pray for her.
(c) Help her in childbirth.
(d) Sew baby clothes.

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

5. What did Fujiwara begin to do that caused MM to believe he was "cheating" in his courtship?
(a) Abusing her brother.
(b) Visiting her.
(c) Sending her money.
(d) Praying for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?

2. What did MM enjoy watching most of all in Uji?

3. How did MM feel about her marriage after ten years?

4. What did MM find hard to do when Fujiwara chose to spend his time with his other wife?

5. 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?

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