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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 was Michitsuna unable to follow the woman at the festival home?
(a) She was in a carriage.
(b) She was running away.
(c) Michitsuna was questioned by the police.
(d) She had guards.

2. What did Fujiwara enjoy sending MM in the early days of their courtship?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Letters.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Sake.

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

4. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?
(a) Karasaki.
(b) Shinto.
(c) Hatashi.
(d) Kyoto.

5. With what is Fujiwara dissatisfied amid his wives' struggles to prove to him their worth?
(a) His status as an adulterer.
(b) His promotion.
(c) His son.
(d) His health.

Short Answer Questions

1. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?

2. After the incident with the minister, for what did Fujiwara prepare?

3. What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter?

4. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?

5. How did MM feel about her marriage after ten years?

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