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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. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?
(a) Her crying spells.
(b) Her nursing skills.
(c) Her anger.
(d) Her indifference.

2. What led to MM's illness around the ten year mark of her marriage?
(a) Suicide attempt.
(b) A minor epidemic.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Grief over her mother's death.

3. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?
(a) He took her on a vacation.
(b) He arranged and paid for the funeral.
(c) He left his first wife for her.
(d) He allowed their son to attend the funeral.

4. Why did MM make so many pilgrimages to different shrines?
(a) She was praying for guidance.
(b) She was becoming more religious.
(c) She felt less alone.
(d) She wanted help for her worries.

5. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?
(a) Five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the message sent by the courier to MM in the market town?

2. What did Fujiwara do especially with MM when she first visited him after his illness?

3. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?

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

5. What words did MM's child begin to repeat after hearing his father say it repeatedly?

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