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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yugiri happen to hear while walking through the garden?
(a) Kumoinokari singing.
(b) His father playing the shamisen.
(c) Genji and Murasaki's pillow talk.
(d) Murasaki crying.

2. Genji is in love with a woman whom he cannot have during the beginning of the novel. Who is this woman?
(a) Akashi.
(b) Rokujo.
(c) Aoi.
(d) Fujitsubo.

3. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.
(a) Akikonomu.
(b) Princess Omiya.
(c) The Safflower Princess.
(d) Kimoinokari.

4. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?
(a) More in love than ever.
(b) Mean.
(c) Very happy.
(d) Like a stranger.

5. What is believed to be the cause of the situation in Genji's homeland since he has left home in Chapter 13?
(a) Moon and star formations.
(b) The weather.
(c) Genji's exile.
(d) The alignment of the planets.

6. Who is Lady Rokujo's daughter?
(a) Nakanokimi.
(b) Akikonomu.
(c) Yugao.
(d) Murasaki.

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

8. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?
(a) To remarry.
(b) To begin a relationship with Genji.
(c) To become a nun.
(d) To commit suicide.

9. Who attempts to arrange a meeting between Genji and Utsusemi?
(a) Utsusemi's brother.
(b) Utsusemi's father.
(c) Tu no Chujo.
(d) Utsusemi's sister.

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

11. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?
(a) Workmen.
(b) Nurses.
(c) Priests.
(d) Horses.

12. What does Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?
(a) Stare at her intensly.
(b) Look at her with loving eyes.
(c) Hold her close.
(d) Look at her through a blurred curtain.

13. What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki?
(a) Autumn leaves and flowers.
(b) An invitation.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Scarves.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genji's father do to protect him?

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

3. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

4. What types of gifts does Murasaki send to Genji?

5. How long does the debate last regarding Genji and To no Chujo's competition?

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