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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. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty-four.

2. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) Fujiwara was out of the village.
(b) She was trying to win him back as well.
(c) Fujiwara had become ill.
(d) His first wife had other lovers.

3. Where is MM when Fujiwara first attempted to visit her?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Temple.
(c) Her grandmother's house.
(d) River.

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

5. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Relief.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?

3. Who responded to MM's letters for Fujiwara during his illness?

4. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?

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

(see the answer key)

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