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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. What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage?
(a) Mu.
(b) Teshio.
(c) Izumi.
(d) Yubari.

2. What cruel practice does Fujiwara make with his first wife that hurts MM more than anything in the early days of his relationship with both of them?
(a) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.
(b) He flaunted his child with Tokihime.
(c) He told everyone Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(d) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.

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

4. Why did Fujiwara want MM to cancel her plans for a pilgrimage?
(a) He was worried about her health.
(b) He was afraid she would never come back.
(c) He was starting to become bored with Omi.
(d) He wanted to discuss something with her.

5. Why did MM make so many pilgrimages to different shrines?
(a) She was becoming more religious.
(b) She was praying for guidance.
(c) She felt less alone.
(d) She wanted help for her worries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fujiwara treat his son during the Grand Sumo Tournament?

2. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?

3. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?

4. To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion?

5. In this book, for what does MM stand?

(see the answer key)

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