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

2. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Their future daughter-in-law's family.
(c) His first wife.
(d) MM's father.

3. What did MM enjoy watching most of all in Uji?
(a) The children.
(b) Rain.
(c) The priests in ceremony.
(d) Fishing boats.

4. Before his awkward return back to MM, how many days did Fujiwara disappear after an argument with her?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

5. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?
(a) She was still not his favored wife.
(b) She only had one child.
(c) She had neglected her religious duties.
(d) She was no longer an artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?

2. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.

3. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?

4. For what did Fujiwara instruct MM to prepare when she returned from her pilgrimage?

5. For how many months did Fujiwara court MM before her father left on a trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Fujiwara react to MM's severe depression?

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

5. Describe MM's offerings to the shrines and to the prince.

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

7. After Fujiwara's illness, how did MM's feelings of dissatisfaction with her lot in life begin to manifest?

8. How did MM support Fujiwara during his illness?

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

10. How did Fujiwara's promotion affect MM?

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