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

2. What cruel practice does Fujiwara make with his first wife that hurts MM more than anything in the early days of his relationship with both of them?
(a) He flaunted his child with Tokihime.
(b) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.
(c) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.
(d) He told everyone Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.

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

4. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) He did not particularly care about her feelings.
(b) She was not worthy of his attention.
(c) He no longer loved her.
(d) He was too busy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stayed in the same apartment building as MM by the palace?

2. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?

3. What did MM assume about Fujiwara's first wife when he began to stay with her again?

4. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?

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

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