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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Michitsuna feel about the retreat and seclusion?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Enlightened.

2. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?
(a) Leave seclusion.
(b) Eat.
(c) Pray.
(d) Write.

3. What reminded MM most of Fujiwara's coldness towards her?
(a) The flowerless terrain.
(b) The barren fields.
(c) The snow.
(d) The cold ocean.

4. To what temple did MM travel with her father?
(a) Nara.
(b) Shimane.
(c) Hase.
(d) Mie.

5. With what holiday did Book Two begin?
(a) Showa Day.
(b) Doll's Festival.
(c) Star Festival.
(d) New Year.

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

7. 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) Fujiwara was promoted to major captain.
(d) Michitsuna pleased the prince with his archery skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Hase.
(c) Mitake.
(d) Uji.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vocation did MM start to consider on her retreat?

2. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?

3. What did MM predict to be the season of her death?

4. Why did MM decide to adopt a child?

5. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.

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