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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 Fujiwara's reaction to MM's plans for another pilgrimage with her father?

2. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?

3. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?

4. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?

5. What did MM predict to be the season of her death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Michitsuna's courtship with the woman in the carriage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compose an essay about the ways in which the director's fervent pursuit of MM's adopted daughter was an echo of Fujiwara's courtship of MM and the implications of this in regards to their society.

Essay Topic 2

Compose an essay about the short-term and long-term effects of Fujiwara's adultery on his wives and children.

Essay Topic 3

Why was MM given to suicidal thoughts? How serious did she appear to be about them? Write an essay discussing her descent into consideration of suicide, her sincerity about it, and how she was able to pull herself away from it.

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