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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. Who does Genji hurt during Chapter 9?
(a) Rokujo lady.
(b) Aoi.
(c) Lady Akashi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

2. What does Genji send to the Safflower Princess after his visit in Chapter 23?
(a) Money.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Food.
(d) Silks.

3. What happens to Aoi shortly after she gives birth to her son?
(a) She becomes possessed.
(b) She becomes a nun.
(c) She dies.
(d) She leaves Genji.

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

5. What is going on back in Genji's homeland during his time away?
(a) It is in a dismal state.
(b) His homeland is flourishing.
(c) The Suzaku emporer dies.
(d) The weather is very good to farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Genji originally believe was the most desirable thing about the Rokujo Lady?

2. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?

3. What talent does Genji have?

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

5. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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