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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why did Kanetada's wife give her daughter up for adoption to MM?
(a) She was too poor to care for the child.
(b) She was not a good mother.
(c) She was becoming ill.
(d) She was considering becoming a nun.

4. Why was Fujiwara angry with MM after she moved in with her father?
(a) He thought she did not tell him about her move on purpose.
(b) He was angry that her father was interfering with his life.
(c) He was afraid she would take his money.
(d) He believed she was turning Michitsuna against him.

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

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

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

8. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.
(a) Head chamberlain.
(b) Prince.
(c) Grand minister.
(d) Emperor.

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

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

11. What did MM take special care to teach her adopted daughter?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Music.
(d) Drawing.

12. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?
(a) Archery.
(b) Sword.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Respect.

13. Who delivered MM's letter to Fujiwara after her purification ceremony?
(a) The prince.
(b) Omi.
(c) Michitsuna.
(d) Tokihime.

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

15. During her depression after Fujiwara's illness in Book Two, to where did MM make an enjoyable pilgrimage?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Karasaki.
(c) Shinto.
(d) Hatashi.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what position was Fujiwara promoted during Tenroku?

2. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.

3. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?

4. Why did MM decide to adopt a child?

5. Where does Fujiwara meet MM on her retreat with her son?

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