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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Genji's former nurse?
(a) Koremitsu.
(b) Fujitsubu.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Yugao.

2. What does Genji's father do to protect him?
(a) He changes his name.
(b) He keeps him locked up.
(c) He deems him a commoner.
(d) He gets him a body guard.

3. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?
(a) Last rights.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Blessing.
(d) Exorcisism.

4. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?
(a) Red nose.
(b) Thin, misshapen body.
(c) Beautiful eyes.
(d) Pretty hair.

5. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Cherry Blossoms.
(b) The Orange Blossoms.
(c) The Safflowers.
(d) The Festival of Lights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tayu?

2. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?

3. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?

4. What word would must accurately describe Genji?

5. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?

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