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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Fujiwara feel insulted by MM after his promotion in Tenroku?

2. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.

3. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?

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

5. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. After her return from Karasaki, how did Fujiwara sink MM into an even deeper depression?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did Michitsuna fare at the archery contest?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the marriage of MM and Fujiwara.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationships MM had with Michitsuna and her adopted daughter in regards to her need to take back control of her life.

Essay Topic 3

Compose an essay about the significance of MM's final rejection of Fujiwara and the ways in which she came to terms with their broken marriage.

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