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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Pages 219 to 271.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?
(a) Heartbreak.
(b) Ritual seclusion.
(c) Vow to her son.
(d) Illness.

2. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?
(a) Karasaki.
(b) Shinto.
(c) Hatashi.
(d) Kyoto.

3. What did MM find lacking on the trail out of the market town?
(a) Animals.
(b) Living trees.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Green plants.

4. What was the market town MM visited on her pilgrimage?
(a) Ashiya.
(b) Minakami.
(c) Tsubaichi.
(d) Sakai.

5. 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 Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(c) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.
(d) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?

2. How did the Prince treat the problems of his new neighbors, Fujiwara, and MM?

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

4. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?

5. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?

(see the answer key)

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