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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?
(a) A tree root.
(b) A tall fern.
(c) A large rock.
(d) An oak tree.

2. Genji sleeps with this woman who is in her sixties.
(a) Naishi.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Utsusemi.

3. What is dumped on Higekuro's head after his wife hears news of his marriage?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Nails.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Ashes.

4. Who does Niou attempt to find after Nakanokimi receives her letter?
(a) Kaoru.
(b) Oigimi.
(c) Ukifune.
(d) Chujounokimi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is angy about Genji's visits to Princess Asagao?

2. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?

3. What does Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden?

4. What is the wager between Kaoru and the Emporer?

5. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?

(see the answer key)

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