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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was the fate of the governor general's wife?
(a) She committed suicide.
(b) She died of a long illness.
(c) She ran away with her lover.
(d) She became a nun.

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

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

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

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

8. What natural element served to remind MM of her courtship with Fujiwara after his promotion?
(a) Drought.
(b) Snow.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Rain.

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

10. 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.

11. After the incident with the minister, for what did Fujiwara prepare?
(a) A long fast.
(b) Religious observances.
(c) A third marriage.
(d) Exile.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?

2. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?

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

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

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

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