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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) She had him followed.
(b) His other wife approached her.
(c) She was told by the village midwife.
(d) She followed him.

2. How many goose eggs did MM send to the young prince?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

3. To where did MM make a pilgrimage after Fujiwara's promotion?
(a) Hase.
(b) Shimane.
(c) Mie.
(d) Nara.

4. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?
(a) The new home was cheaper.
(b) He did not trust her.
(c) The Prince wanted to court MM for himself.
(d) He could see her more often.

5. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM's father leave for Fujiwara before his trip?

2. According to her reply through the courier, where was MM heading after her stay in the market town?

3. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?

4. Which family member of MM's traveled a great deal?

5. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Fujiwara's promotion affect MM?

2. Why did MM begin to make so many pilgrimages?

3. Why did MM write to Tokihime?

4. Into what was MM thrust upon her return from her pilgrimage?

5. How did Fujiwara treat his relationship with his first wife?

6. How did MM realize Fujiwara was still seeing his first wife?

7. How did Fujiwara's illness improve his relationship with MM?

8. What was the significance of MM giving birth to Michitsuna so quickly after her marriage?

9. What happened when Tokihime had another child with Fujiwara?

10. How did Fujiwara's affair with his first wife affect MM?

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