2. 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 run away with Fujiwara.
(c) She wanted her to suffer.
(d) She wanted her to only bear daughters to Fujiwara.

3. What was the name of Fujiwara's first wife?
(a) Tokihime.
(b) Hatsumomo.
(c) Mameha.
(d) Izanami.

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

5. How did MM feel about her marriage after ten years?
(a) She felt completed by it.
(b) She felt empowered by it.
(c) She understood its uniqueness.
(d) She was constantly angry.

6. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Three years.
(c) A week.
(d) Several months.

7. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) Her marriage was never legitimate.
(b) Her marriage was over.
(c) She was to become a servant.
(d) Her child would be taken away from her.

8. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?
(a) He was incredibly indiscreet.
(b) His marriage was null and void.
(c) It resulted in a baby.
(d) He was quite secretive.

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

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

11. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?
(a) She was an unfaithful partner.
(b) He was obeying her father's wishes.
(c) She was not in love with him.
(d) He was a weak man.

12. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

13. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?
(a) She had neglected her religious duties.
(b) She only had one child.
(c) She was no longer an artist.
(d) She was still not his favored wife.

14. How did MM maintain a low profile during her stay in Uji?
(a) She avoided to the shrine during its more populated hours.
(b) She dressed herself in peasant clothing.
(c) She brought very few attendants.
(d) She did not stay in a hotel.

15. How did the Prince treat the problems of his new neighbors, Fujiwara, and MM?
(a) Mockingly.
(b) He ignored them.
(c) Sympathetically.
(d) He grew furious with Fujiwara's infidelity.