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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. How did Fujiwara hide his face from MM when their carriages passed?
(a) He turned away.
(b) Fan.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Mask.

2. What did Michitsuna send to the woman he admired at the festival?
(a) Message.
(b) Gold.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Incense.

3. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?
(a) Priest.
(b) Omi.
(c) Captain of the guards.
(d) The Prince.

4. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Fujiwara.
(c) Michitsuna.
(d) MM.

5. How did MM prepare for her prayers to Buddha during Fujiwara's long absences?
(a) Working.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Exercising.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?

2. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter to Fujiwara?

3. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara about how she could not see him on her retreat?

4. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?

5. Why did MM move into her father's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was MM's mood when she returned home after her long seclusion and why?

4. Why was MM depressed after returning from the Hase temple?

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

6. How did Michitsuna fare at the archery contest?

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

8. How did Fujiwara react to MM's plans to travel to the Hase temple with her father?

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

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

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