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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did MM move into her father's house?
(a) Her lack of money.
(b) Her ill health.
(c) Her fear of being alone.
(d) Her reputation.

3. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?
(a) They did this as a sign of disrespect for Fujiwara.
(b) They hoped it would heal her sickness.
(c) They hoped to give the illusion of a busy household.
(d) They tried to ward out evil spirits.

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

5. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?
(a) Michitsuna's anger.
(b) His fear of her father.
(c) Her proximity to his mistress.
(d) Its location.

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

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

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

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

10. Where does Fujiwara meet MM on her retreat with her son?
(a) Inn.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Monastery.
(d) Forest.

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

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

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

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

15. What did Michitsuna send to the woman he admired at the festival?
(a) Message.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Gold.
(d) Incense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was Tenroku?

2. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?

3. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?

4. When MM grew afraid that she was dying, what did she warn Fujiwara against?

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

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