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

2. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.
(a) The effectiveness of her absence.
(b) Her relationship with Fujiwara.
(c) Her ability to meditate outside of the monastery.
(d) Her relationship with her son.

3. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Her fears of the after life.
(d) Her religious duties.

4. After the incident with the minister, for what did Fujiwara prepare?
(a) Religious observances.
(b) A long fast.
(c) A third marriage.
(d) Exile.

5. In Book Two, for what was MM commissioned?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Calligraphy.
(c) Painting.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?

2. At what festival was MM when her neighborhood caught on fire?

3. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?

4. To what temple did MM travel with her father?

5. Who became notably absent from MM's life after she moved in with her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Fujiwara angry with MM's move to her father's house?

2. What was significant about MM's prediction about her death?

3. How did Fujiwara treat Michitsuna at the Grand Sumo Tournament?

4. Why was MM conflicted in the monastery, amid Fujiwara's pleas for her to come home?

5. Why did MM decide to go on another retreat after Fujiwara's promotion?

6. How did Fujiwara react to MM's pilgrimage with Michitsuna?

7. On New Year's Day, what did MM attempt in order to garner a better year for her and her family?

8. How did MM and Michitsuna both react to their secluded retreat?

9. What led to MM adopting Kanetada's daughter?

10. What was the result of Fujiwara's promotion to major captain on MM's depression?

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