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

2. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?
(a) Her son's anger.
(b) Her sister's departure.
(c) Her husband's abuse.
(d) Her aunt's death.

3. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Candles.
(d) Beddings.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What event took up a great deal of MM's time after her return from her pilgrimage?

4. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?

5. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?

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