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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ukifune believed to be when she is found by the river?
(a) A devil.
(b) A fox.
(c) A lioness.
(d) A wolf.

2. Why does Princess Asagao turn Genji down?
(a) She is in love with someone else.
(b) He is too old for her.
(c) She is busy grieving her father.
(d) She doesn't want to be on his list of conquests.

3. What is the wager between Kaoru and the Emporer?
(a) A position as Minister.
(b) A seat in the Emporer's court.
(c) Marriage to the Third Princess.
(d) The hand of the Second Princess.

4. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Aoi.
(b) Fujitsubo.
(c) Rokujo.
(d) Murasaki.

5. What style does To no Chujo paint in?
(a) Contemporary.
(b) Impressionist.
(c) Pointalism.
(d) Classical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Genji's mother at the beginning of the novel?

2. Why can't Kaoru marry Oigimi?

3. What does Niou learn about Ukifune?

4. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?

5. Which lady does Genji begin spending time with in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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