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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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 was afraid she would take his money.
(c) He believed she was turning Michitsuna against him.
(d) He thought she did not tell him about her move on purpose.

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

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

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

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

8. What did Michitsuna send to the woman he admired at the festival?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Incense.
(c) Message.
(d) Gold.

9. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.
(a) Her relationship with her son.
(b) Her ability to meditate outside of the monastery.
(c) Her relationship with Fujiwara.
(d) The effectiveness of her absence.

10. How did Michitsuna feel about the retreat and seclusion?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Miserable.

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

12. What did Fujiwara send to MM on her retreat to convince her to return home?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Money.
(c) Entourage.
(d) Incense.

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

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

15. When MM grew afraid that she was dying, what did she warn Fujiwara against?
(a) Leaving his job.
(b) Angering her family.
(c) Mistreating their son.
(d) Abandoning her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?

2. How did MM feel about her husband's abandonment before her long retreat?

3. Why did Fujiwara feel insulted by MM after his promotion in Tenroku?

4. What was the fate of the governor general's wife?

5. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?

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