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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. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

2. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.
(a) Her ability to meditate outside of the monastery.
(b) Her relationship with her son.
(c) Her relationship with Fujiwara.
(d) The effectiveness of her absence.

3. What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter?
(a) Sword.
(b) Sumo.
(c) Dance.
(d) Archery.

4. To what temple did MM travel with her father?
(a) Shimane.
(b) Hase.
(c) Nara.
(d) Mie.

5. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her fears of the after life.
(c) Her religious duties.
(d) Her pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what did Michitsuna most struggle on their retreat?

2. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?

3. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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