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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Kanetada's wife give her daughter up for adoption to MM?
(a) She was too poor to care for the child.
(b) She was becoming ill.
(c) She was considering becoming a nun.
(d) She was not a good mother.

2. What did MM predict to be the season of her death?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

3. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.
(a) Cousin.
(b) Husband.
(c) Son.
(d) Brother.

4. For how long was MM ill in Book Two?
(a) Days.
(b) Months.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Years.

5. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

6. With what holiday did Book Two begin?
(a) Showa Day.
(b) Star Festival.
(c) New Year.
(d) Doll's Festival.

7. What was Fujiwara's reaction to MM's plans for another pilgrimage with her father?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Violently angry.
(c) Calm.
(d) Encouraging.

8. Why did MM decide to adopt a child?
(a) She was afraid she would have no one to take care of her.
(b) She was lonely without children.
(c) She wanted more children.
(d) She wanted to punish Fujiwara.

9. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?
(a) Eat.
(b) Write.
(c) Pray.
(d) Leave seclusion.

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

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

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

13. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?
(a) He was trying to avoid seeing her.
(b) He had bruised up his face the day before.
(c) He was ashamed of his behavior.
(d) He did not want her to see how he aged.

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

15. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?
(a) MM's depression.
(b) MM's illness.
(c) MM's work.
(d) MM's temper.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what festival was MM when her neighborhood caught on fire?

2. In what place was the minister forced to accept duties?

3. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?

4. Why was Michitsuna given an official rank in court?

5. What natural element served to remind MM of her courtship with Fujiwara after his promotion?

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