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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Afraid.

2. What words did MM's child begin to repeat after hearing his father say it repeatedly?
(a) "See you later."
(b) "I am more than you need."
(c) "You are no good."
(d) "I am leaving now."

3. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

4. 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 flaunted his child with Tokihime.
(b) He told everyone Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(c) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.
(d) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.

5. What event took up a great deal of MM's time after her return from her pilgrimage?
(a) Tea ceremony.
(b) The birth of her second child.
(c) Hinamatsuri.
(d) Enthronement Rites.

6. What did Fujiwara suggest that MM should do if she was dissatisfied with him as a spouse?
(a) Become a nun.
(b) Leave the village.
(c) Become a better wife.
(d) Find another husband.

7. What did MM admit to considering when she wrote her letter to Fujiwara?
(a) Isolation in a new country.
(b) Murder.
(c) Suicide.
(d) A religious life.

8. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

9. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?
(a) Tornado.
(b) Typhoon.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Volcano.

10. What did MM find hard to do when Fujiwara chose to spend his time with his other wife?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Pray.
(c) Care for her child.
(d) Eat.

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

12. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?
(a) He took her on a vacation.
(b) He allowed their son to attend the funeral.
(c) He arranged and paid for the funeral.
(d) He left his first wife for her.

13. What disappointed MM about her travels after the market town?
(a) Weather.
(b) Terrain.
(c) The people.
(d) Shrines.

14. How many prayer offerings did MM make to the shrines?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

15. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?
(a) Candles.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Food.
(d) Beddings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?

3. According to her reply through the courier, where was MM heading after her stay in the market town?

4. What did MM find lacking on the trail out of the market town?

5. How many goose eggs did MM send to the young prince?

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