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

2. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

3. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?
(a) His fortune.
(b) Possession of his farms.
(c) A note that encouraged him to court MM.
(d) Sake.

4. From whom did the courier in the market town bear a message?
(a) Lady Joganden.
(b) Fujiwra.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Tokihime.

5. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?

2. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?

3. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?

4. In what sort of mood was Fujiwara when he came to see MM during the early period of his polygamist life with her?

5. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?

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