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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. What was the station of Omi, Fujiwara's latest fixation in Book Two?

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

3. How did Michitsuna feel about the retreat and seclusion?

4. How did Fujiwara treat his son during the Grand Sumo Tournament?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter?

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

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

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

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

8. What happened to the minister of the left?

9. How did Michitsuna fare at the archery contest?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the marriage of MM and Fujiwara.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the different marital traditions of the Heian period and how it contrasted to the modern concept of a marriage.

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