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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.
(a) Akikonomu.
(b) The Safflower Princess.
(c) Princess Omiya.
(d) Kimoinokari.

2. Who is the Third Princess the niece of?
(a) Murasaki.
(b) Aoi.
(c) The Akashi lady.
(d) Fujitsubo.

3. What striking feature has the Safflower Princess managed to keep over the years?
(a) Her graceful figure.
(b) Her bright red nose.
(c) Her lovely voice.
(d) Her pretty hair.

4. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?
(a) Kokiden's.
(b) To no Chujo's.
(c) Yugao's.
(d) Akashi's.

5. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?
(a) The Akashi Lady.
(b) The Safflower Princess.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Lady Rokujo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Genji when he marries the Third Princess?

2. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?

3. What does the Emperor pull up when making a wager with Kaoru?

4. What is the Suzako Emporer intent on doing that lends him the reason to send the Third Princess away?

5. Where does the Second Princess join Lady Ichijo during an expedition?

(see the answer key)

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