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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does To no Chujo notice about Kumoinokari when he watches her sleep?
(a) How beautiful she is.
(b) How ugly she is.
(c) How much like him she is.
(d) That she is a perfect match for Yugiri.

2. Fujitsubo is ashamed of Genji's presence because:
(a) She is having impure thoughts.
(b) She is pregnant with his child.
(c) She is secretly in love with him.
(d) He is dressed very poorly.

3. What do To no Chujo and Genji do as the tension in their relationship disappears?
(a) Think back on their time together.
(b) Hug.
(c) Laugh and weep.
(d) Shake hands.

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

5. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?
(a) Their marriage was previously arranged.
(b) She was very wealthy.
(c) Because she looks like Genji's mother.
(d) She was in love with Genji's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Genji originally believe was the most desirable thing about the Rokujo Lady?

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

3. What does the Empress Akikonomu send to Murasaki?

4. Who is Akikonomu?

5. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Genji need to keep his romances under wraps after abdication of the first emperor, his father?

2. What happens to Genji as he continues to grow old?

3. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?

4. Why does Genji wish to keep secrets involving Yugao's death?

5. Who is Utsusemi and how does Genji first come into contact with her?

6. Describe the meeting between Yugiri and Kumoinokari after their six-year separation.

7. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

8. Why does To no Chujo send his daughter, Kumoinokari to Omi?

9. What happens with Genji initially tries to seduce Princess Asagao?

10. How does Genji rationalize the storm in Chapter 13?

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