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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did MM move into her father's house?
(a) Her lack of money.
(b) Her ill health.
(c) Her fear of being alone.
(d) Her reputation.

3. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara when he asked why she had not written him during Tenroku?
(a) Her illness.
(b) Her devotion to her prayers.
(c) His new lover.
(d) His new job.

4. In what place was the minister forced to accept duties?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Uji.
(c) Hase.
(d) Kyusha.

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

6. What distressed MM the most after Fujiwara's promotion?
(a) His illness.
(b) His anger.
(c) His exhaustion.
(d) His absences.

7. What happened to the minister of the left?
(a) Rebellion.
(b) Death.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Banishment.

8. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Omi.
(d) Michitsuma.

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

10. What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter?
(a) Sumo.
(b) Archery.
(c) Dance.
(d) Sword.

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

12. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?
(a) The attendants in charge of that were gone.
(b) MM was on a pilgrimage.
(c) Fujiwara had gained too much weight for MM to accurately measure him.
(d) MM was too ill.

13. MM's son was very proficient in both archery and _____.
(a) Art.
(b) Sword fighting.
(c) Dance.
(d) Performance.

14. Why was Michitsuna unable to follow the woman at the festival home?
(a) She was in a carriage.
(b) She had guards.
(c) She was running away.
(d) Michitsuna was questioned by the police.

15. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?
(a) He was hoping for forgiveness about his adultery.
(b) He was praying for their son's health and happiness.
(c) He wished to satisfy the lunar calendar.
(d) He was hoping to divorce her soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?

2. What was MM's mood during her pilgrimage with her father?

3. To what temple did MM travel with her father?

4. What notable holiday passed in Fujiwara's absence when he became involved with Omi?

5. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.

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