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

2. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

3. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) Fujiwara was out of the village.
(b) His first wife had other lovers.
(c) Fujiwara had become ill.
(d) She was trying to win him back as well.

4. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara when he asked why she had not written him during Tenroku?
(a) Her illness.
(b) His new job.
(c) His new lover.
(d) Her devotion to her prayers.

5. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?
(a) He was hoping to divorce her soon.
(b) He was hoping for forgiveness about his adultery.
(c) He wished to satisfy the lunar calendar.
(d) He was praying for their son's health and happiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fujiwara confronted MM about ________________during their letter exchange after she adopted his child.

3. What did Fujiwara do especially with MM when she first visited him after his illness?

4. For what did Fujiwara instruct MM to prepare when she returned from her pilgrimage?

5. What distressed MM the most after Fujiwara's promotion?

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