View a FREE sample

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

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 only bear daughters to Fujiwara.
(b) She wanted her to run away with Fujiwara.
(c) She wanted her to suffer.
(d) She wanted her to beg for forgiveness.

2. What did MM assume about Fujiwara's first wife when he began to stay with her again?
(a) She had lost favor with him.
(b) She was pregnant again.
(c) She had kicked him out.
(d) She had gotten sick.

3. In what sort of mood was Fujiwara when he came to see MM during the early period of his polygamist life with her?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Foul.
(d) Joyful.

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

5. In this book, for what does MM stand?
(a) Miniyaka's Mother.
(b) Mary's Mother.
(c) Michitsuna's Mother.
(d) Moritoku's Mother.

6. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) She was told by the village midwife.
(b) His other wife approached her.
(c) She followed him.
(d) She had him followed.

7. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?
(a) A note that encouraged him to court MM.
(b) Possession of his farms.
(c) His fortune.
(d) Sake.

8. Who responded to MM's letters for Fujiwara during his illness?
(a) His first wife.
(b) The Prince.
(c) His son.
(d) His assistant.

9. What river did MM cross to reach the object of her pilgrimage?
(a) Teshio.
(b) Mu.
(c) Yubari.
(d) Izumi.

10. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.
(a) Shrines.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Weather.
(d) Forest.

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

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

13. Who was in charge of the administration with whom Fujiwara worked?
(a) The priest.
(b) MM's father.
(c) His first wife's brother.
(d) The prince.

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

15. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Nine.
(b) Eight.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?

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

3. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?

4. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?

5. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 516 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample