2. Why did Fujiwara feel insulted by MM after his promotion in Tenroku?
(a) MM ignored him in the street.
(b) MM did not send congratulations.
(c) MM refused to address him by title.
(d) MM was not present at his induction.

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

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

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

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

7. What did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) Living too close to her husband.
(b) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(c) Her son's adolescence.
(d) Tokihime's presence in the building.

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

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

10. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?
(a) Using her for money.
(b) Ignoring her.
(c) Courting another woman.
(d) Interfering with her life.

11. 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.

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

13. What was MM's mood during her pilgrimage with her father?
(a) Angry.
(b) Jubilant.
(c) Content.
(d) Depressed.

14. Why was Michitsuna given an official rank in court?
(a) Michitsuna pleased the prince with his archery skills.
(b) Fujiwara was promoted to major captain.
(c) Fujiwara passed down his duties to Michitsuna.
(d) Michitsuna became engaged to a noblewoman.

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