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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. How did the town treat Fujiwara's affair?
(a) They made fun of Tokihime.
(b) They shunned him.
(c) They looked upon MM with disgrace.
(d) They gossiped.

2. Why was MM concerned that her prayers would not be answered?
(a) She felt Tokihime and Fujiwara were praying against her own prayers.
(b) She felt Tokihime had more potent prayers.
(c) She felt she had fallen out of favor with her ancestors.
(d) She felt she complained too much.

3. What was the fate of the governor general's wife?
(a) She committed suicide.
(b) She ran away with her lover.
(c) She died of a long illness.
(d) She became a nun.

4. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) She had him followed.
(b) His other wife approached her.
(c) She followed him.
(d) She was told by the village midwife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was significant about the letters MM sent back to Fujiwara during their courtship?

4. How did Michitsuna feel about the retreat and seclusion?

5. What was the market town MM visited on her pilgrimage?

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