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

2. How did the director respond to MM's conciliatory letter?
(a) He spat at her.
(b) He cursed her name.
(c) He prayed for her.
(d) He apologized.

3. Why did Michitsuna's New Year celebration depress MM?
(a) Michitsuna neglected his family.
(b) It reminded her of her loneliness.
(c) It was too loud.
(d) The men were drunk.

4. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Priest.
(c) Omi.
(d) Captain of the guards.

5. What natural element served to remind MM of her courtship with Fujiwara after his promotion?
(a) Rain.
(b) Earthquake.
(c) Drought.
(d) Snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?

2. What did MM admit to considering when she wrote her letter to Fujiwara?

3. Why did MM refuse to allow the director to pursue a relationship with her daughter?

4. How many prayer offerings did MM make to the shrines?

5. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?

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