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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chujounokimi?
(a) Nakanokimi's mother.
(b) Ukifune's mother.
(c) Niou's new love interest.
(d) Kaoru's love interest.

2. With Which woman does Yugiri attempt to have an affair?
(a) The Third Princess.
(b) The Second Princess.
(c) Yugiri.
(d) Tamakazura.

3. What does Niou learn about Ukifune?
(a) She is married.
(b) She is very ill.
(c) She has become a nun.
(d) She has died.

4. Which instrument does the Akashi lady play?
(a) The flute.
(b) The sitar.
(c) The lute.
(d) The shamisen.

5. Who is named corwn prince after the Reizei Emporer's abdication?
(a) The nephew of the Akashi lady.
(b) The Akashi lady's son.
(c) The grandson of the Akashi lady.
(d) Genji's son.

6. What is Ukifune doing when she realizes that Kaoru is coming for her?
(a) Praying in the temple.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Watching fireflies.
(d) Picking flowers in the garden.

7. Where does the Second Princess join Lady Ichijo during an expedition?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Ono Village.
(c) Omi Village.
(d) Morocco.

8. How does Ukifune realize that Kaoru is coming for her?
(a) She hears his voice.
(b) Other nuns have informed her.
(c) She has a premonition.
(d) She sees him in the distance.

9. Which man dies of grief over the Third Princess?
(a) Yugiri.
(b) To no Chujo.
(c) Kaoru.
(d) Kashiwagi.

10. Ukifune travels to a secluded cottage, where is it located?
(a) On an island.
(b) Kari.
(c) Uji.
(d) The Suma coast.

11. What happens to Tamakazura over the years?
(a) She becomes insane.
(b) She grows very weary.
(c) She becomes Empress.
(d) She falls ill with grief.

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

13. How many children does Genji have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Four.

14. What scares Niou off when he visits the Uji palace?
(a) Guards.
(b) A tiger.
(c) Dogs.
(d) A cross on the building.

15. To whom does Kaoru pray while in the temple during his pilgrimage?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) God.
(d) Mohammad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which woman does Kaoru pass much of the night with in Chapter 49?

2. What does Lady Ichijo give to Yugiri?

3. Where is the Suzaku Emporer's temple located?

4. Where does Nakanokimi hide Ukifune in Chapter 50?

5. How is the Second Princess's honor ruined?

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