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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the other women in the palace live?
(a) With Genji and Murasaki.
(b) The Southern wing.
(c) In separate quarters.
(d) The commons rooms.

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

3. What happens in Chapter 13 that causes Genji to reevaluate his past?
(a) A storm.
(b) Illness.
(c) An invasion.
(d) Death of a friend.

4. Where does the Rokujo lady feel the need to travel to during Chapter 10?
(a) Suma.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Byodin-Shrine.
(d) Kamo.

5. Who is Kobai?
(a) The minister of the right.
(b) A friend of Genji's.
(c) Genji's son.
(d) To no Chujo's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?

2. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?

3. From whose point of view is Chapter 15 written?

4. Who does Genji fail to support during his exile?

5. What does To no Chujo find frustrating about Kumoinokari?

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