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

2. What favor did Fujiwara ask MM to do for his first wife?
(a) Cook her dinner.
(b) Pray for her.
(c) Sew baby clothes.
(d) Help her in childbirth.

3. What did Fujiwara begin to do that caused MM to believe he was "cheating" in his courtship?
(a) Visiting her.
(b) Sending her money.
(c) Abusing her brother.
(d) Praying for her.

4. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) He was too busy.
(b) She was not worthy of his attention.
(c) He no longer loved her.
(d) He did not particularly care about her feelings.

5. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fujiwara describe his ongoing relationship with his first wife to MM?

2. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?

3. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?

4. In what sort of mood was Fujiwara when he came to see MM during the early period of his polygamist life with her?

5. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did MM's initial impressions of Fujiwara compare to her feelings for him after their marriage?

2. How did Fujiwara justify his actions to MM in his letter to her?

3. After the birth of Tokihime's child, how did Fujiwara ease his way back into MM's life?

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

5. Why did Fujiwara send a courier after MM on her pilgrimage? What was her response?

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

7. How did Fujiwara's promotion affect MM?

8. How did MM support Fujiwara during his illness?

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

10. How did MM's journey grow less enjoyable after her encounter with the courier?

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