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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 was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) She was to become a servant.
(b) Her marriage was over.
(c) Her marriage was never legitimate.
(d) Her child would be taken away from her.

2. To what position was Fujiwara promoted upon the death of the prince?
(a) Head cook.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Head secretary.
(d) Head chamberlain.

3. Why did Fujiwara leave home after he became ill?
(a) He was afraid he would never see his first wife again.
(b) He did not want MM to see his decline.
(c) He did not think MM could handle caring for him.
(d) He did not want to get his son sick.

4. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

5. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Spring.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Fujiwara's first wife?

2. How did Fujiwara describe his ongoing relationship with his first wife to MM?

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

4. With what holiday did Book Two begin?

5. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?

(see the answer key)

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