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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. Who was in charge of the administration with whom Fujiwara worked?
(a) MM's father.
(b) His first wife's brother.
(c) The prince.
(d) The priest.

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

3. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.
(a) Cousin.
(b) Brother.
(c) Son.
(d) Husband.

4. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?
(a) Write.
(b) Pray.
(c) Leave seclusion.
(d) Eat.

5. How did MM prepare for her prayers to Buddha during Fujiwara's long absences?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Working.

Short Answer Questions

1. What led to MM's illness around the ten year mark of her marriage?

2. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?

3. With what is Fujiwara dissatisfied amid his wives' struggles to prove to him their worth?

4. What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide?

5. What was Fujiwara's reaction to MM's plans for another pilgrimage with her father?

(see the answer key)

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