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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?
(a) Nakanokimi must marry first.
(b) Oigimi hates Kaoru.
(c) Her father will not permit it.
(d) Kaoru is a priest.

2. Which woman does Kaoru pass much of the night with in Chapter 49?
(a) Azechi.
(b) Omi.
(c) Rokunokimi.
(d) Aoi.

3. Which man dies of grief over the Third Princess?
(a) To no Chujo.
(b) Yugiri.
(c) Kaoru.
(d) Kashiwagi.

4. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?
(a) To become a nun.
(b) To commit suicide.
(c) To begin a relationship with Genji.
(d) To remarry.

5. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?
(a) Kimoinokari.
(b) Tamakazura.
(c) Nakanokimi.
(d) Murasaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.

2. Who is Rokunokimi?

3. Who is the daughter of Lady Ichijo?

4. What style does To no Chujo paint in?

5. What does Omiya tell Genji in Chapter 29?

(see the answer key)

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