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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what position was Fujiwara promoted during Tenroku?
(a) Minister.
(b) Senior Counselor.
(c) Head Chamberlain.
(d) Grand Judge.

2. Why was Michitsuna intent on finding his father after the fire?
(a) He wanted him to know of MM's illness.
(b) He wanted to help his father find the rest of his children.
(c) He wanted to hire him for his new business.
(d) He wanted to fight him.

3. Why was Fujiwara angry with MM after she moved in with her father?
(a) He was angry that her father was interfering with his life.
(b) He believed she was turning Michitsuna against him.
(c) He thought she did not tell him about her move on purpose.
(d) He was afraid she would take his money.

4. Upon whose demand did MM finally leave the monastery?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Michitsuna.
(c) Father.
(d) Fujiwara.

5. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?
(a) They did this as a sign of disrespect for Fujiwara.
(b) They tried to ward out evil spirits.
(c) They hoped to give the illusion of a busy household.
(d) They hoped it would heal her sickness.

6. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?
(a) MM.
(b) Michitsuna.
(c) Fujiwara.
(d) The Prince.

7. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.
(a) Grand minister.
(b) Prince.
(c) Emperor.
(d) Head chamberlain.

8. In Book Two, for what was MM commissioned?
(a) Calligraphy.
(b) Singing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Painting.

9. How did Fujiwara hide his face from MM when their carriages passed?
(a) Mask.
(b) He turned away.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Fan.

10. What was the station of Omi, Fujiwara's latest fixation in Book Two?
(a) Serving lady.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Poet.
(d) Tailor.

11. With what did Michitsuna most struggle on their retreat?
(a) Obedience.
(b) Silence.
(c) Vegetarian diet.
(d) Prayers.

12. What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior?
(a) Praying.
(b) Loving.
(c) Growing old.
(d) Eating.

13. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?
(a) Vow to her son.
(b) Heartbreak.
(c) Ritual seclusion.
(d) Illness.

14. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?
(a) Shinto.
(b) Hatashi.
(c) Karasaki.
(d) Kyoto.

15. Why did Fujiwara want MM to cancel her plans for a pilgrimage?
(a) He was afraid she would never come back.
(b) He was starting to become bored with Omi.
(c) He wanted to discuss something with her.
(d) He was worried about her health.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?

2. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara when he asked why she had not written him during Tenroku?

3. When MM grew afraid that she was dying, what did she warn Fujiwara against?

4. With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance?

5. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?

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