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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. What did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) Tokihime's presence in the building.
(b) Her son's adolescence.
(c) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(d) Living too close to her husband.

2. What was the station of Omi, Fujiwara's latest fixation in Book Two?
(a) Poet.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Serving lady.
(d) Prostitute.

3. With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Tokihime.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Father.

4. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Omi.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Michitsuma.
(d) Her daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. MM's son was very proficient in both archery and _____.

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

3. For how long was MM ill in Book Two?

4. What did MM take special care to teach her adopted daughter?

5. Why did Kanetada's wife give her daughter up for adoption to MM?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. By Tenroku, how had MM made peace with her neglected relationship?

3. About what did MM and Fujiwara argue during his long illness?

4. How did Fujiwara bond with MM during her illness?

5. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter?

6. What happened to the minister of the left?

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

8. Describe MM's poetry.

9. How did Fujiwara's promotion to major captain bring him back in contact with MM?

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

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