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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. What talent does Genji have?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Sculpting.
(c) Writing.
(d) Singing.

2. How does Murasaki return the Empress Akikonomu's kind gesture in Chapter 24?
(a) Sending an invitation to view her spring garden.
(b) Silks.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) An Invitation to tea.

3. Which of the Safflower Princess's relatives begs her to come and stay?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her cousin.

4. In which wing of the palace do Genji and Murasaki live?
(a) The Southeast Quarter.
(b) The Northeast Quarter.
(c) The South Wing.
(d) The West Wing.

5. Where does Genji send Yugiri after rumors spread of his rank being raised?
(a) The University.
(b) Suma.
(c) Exile.
(d) To the court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji avoid doing at the start of the rule of the Suzaku emperor?

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

3. Who is Genji's go-between for he and the Safflower Princess?

4. Which attendant stays faithful to the Safflower princess?

5. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

(see the answer key)

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