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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?
(a) They tried to ward out evil spirits.
(b) They did this as a sign of disrespect for Fujiwara.
(c) They hoped to give the illusion of a busy household.
(d) They hoped it would heal her sickness.

2. What did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(b) Living too close to her husband.
(c) Her son's adolescence.
(d) Tokihime's presence in the building.

3. Where did MM primarily sleep during her pilgrimage?
(a) Diplomat's unused apartment.
(b) Hotels.
(c) Temples.
(d) Friends' homes.

4. How did MM maintain a low profile during her stay in Uji?
(a) She brought very few attendants.
(b) She did not stay in a hotel.
(c) She dressed herself in peasant clothing.
(d) She avoided to the shrine during its more populated hours.

5. What did Fujiwara send to MM on her retreat to convince her to return home?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Entourage.
(c) Money.
(d) Incense.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?

2. What did Fujiwara begin to do that caused MM to believe he was "cheating" in his courtship?

3. What did MM assume about Fujiwara's first wife when he began to stay with her again?

4. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?

5. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?

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