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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. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Fujitsubo.
(b) Rokujo.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Akashi.

2. Why is Genji forlorn in Chapter 6?
(a) Due to the death of Yugao.
(b) Due to the death of his mother.
(c) He has lost a competition with To no Chujo.
(d) He has developed a crush on his cousin.

3. Who is Genji's best friend?
(a) Yugiri.
(b) To no Chujo.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Akashi.

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

5. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?
(a) Utsusemi's sister.
(b) Tu no Chujo.
(c) Utsusemi's brother.
(d) Utsusemi's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?

2. Genji sleeps with this woman who is in her sixties.

3. Which character dresses up in a disguise in Chapter 7?

4. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?

5. Who is Genji's former nurse?

(see the answer key)

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