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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Leave their country.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Become a monk.

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

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

6. With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance?
(a) Father.
(b) Tokihime.
(c) Flowers.
(d) The Prince.

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

8. How did MM feel about her husband's abandonment before her long retreat?
(a) Angry.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Empty.
(d) Humiliated.

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

10. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?
(a) His fear of her father.
(b) Her proximity to his mistress.
(c) Its location.
(d) Michitsuna's anger.

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

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

13. What vocation did MM start to consider on her retreat?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Attendant.
(c) Nun.
(d) Poet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Michitsuna intent on finding his father after the fire?

5. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?

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