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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 329 through 379.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?
(a) MM's work.
(b) MM's temper.
(c) MM's illness.
(d) MM's depression.

2. Whom did the director begin to pressure to move up the wedding date?
(a) The girl.
(b) MM.
(c) Fujiwara.
(d) Michitsuna.

3. What was significant about the letters MM sent back to Fujiwara during their courtship?
(a) She enclosed a lock of her hair.
(b) She dabbed it with her perfume.
(c) The tone was cold.
(d) The letters were loving.

4. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty-four.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

5. For what did MM hope for Fujiwara's first wife after months of poor treatment from her husband?
(a) She wanted her to suffer.
(b) She wanted her to beg for forgiveness.
(c) She wanted her to run away with Fujiwara.
(d) She wanted her to only bear daughters to Fujiwara.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?

2. What ceremony did the Prince celebrate with Fujiwara and MM?

3. How did MM prepare for her prayers to Buddha during Fujiwara's long absences?

4. How did Fujiwara respond to the Prince's actions with his wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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