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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. From whom did the courier in the market town bear a message?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Lady Joganden.
(c) Fujiwra.
(d) Tokihime.

2. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.
(a) Weather.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Forest.
(d) Shrines.

3. In the event of his death, for how many months did Fujiwara request MM mourn before remarrying?
(a) Twenty-four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

4. Why did MM make so many pilgrimages to different shrines?
(a) She was praying for guidance.
(b) She was becoming more religious.
(c) She wanted help for her worries.
(d) She felt less alone.

5. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?
(a) Several months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?

2. Where is MM when Fujiwara first attempted to visit her?

3. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?

4. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did MM realize Tokihime had lost favor with Fujiwara?

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

3. Describe MM's pilgrimage to Hase.

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

5. How did MM support Fujiwara during his illness?

6. Describe Fujiwara's courtship of MM.

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

8. What was significant about Michitsuna repeating "See you later" after his father?

9. How did Fujiwara treat MM after her year of mourning?

10. How did Fujiwara's job affect his relationship to MM?

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