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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what festival was MM when her neighborhood caught on fire?
(a) Bon.
(b) Bunkasai.
(c) Yahata.
(d) Tanabata.

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

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

5. 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.

6. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Omi.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Michitsuma.

7. Why was Michitsuna intent on finding his father after the fire?
(a) He wanted to hire him for his new business.
(b) He wanted him to know of MM's illness.
(c) He wanted to help his father find the rest of his children.
(d) He wanted to fight him.

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

9. Fujiwara confronted MM about ________________during their letter exchange after she adopted his child.
(a) Her jealousy.
(b) Her talent.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her passivity.

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

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

12. 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.

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

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

15. What notable holiday passed in Fujiwara's absence when he became involved with Omi?
(a) Showa.
(b) Star Festival.
(c) New Year.
(d) Doll's Festival.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?

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

3. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?

4. What was the station of Omi, Fujiwara's latest fixation in Book Two?

5. To what temple did MM travel with her father?

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