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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. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?
(a) The gain attention.
(b) In good fun.
(c) To make money.
(d) To seduce a woman.

2. With whom does Genji decide to travel home after living in exile?
(a) A sage.
(b) The Suzaku Emporer.
(c) Fujitsubo.
(d) A monk.

3. Who is the crown prince after the Suzaku emperor's abdication?
(a) Genji's brother.
(b) To no Chujo.
(c) To no Chujo's son.
(d) Genji's son.

4. Where do the ministers go for their royal outing?
(a) Sanjo.
(b) Oharono.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Suma.

5. What news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?
(a) She is permiscuous.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She is looking for a husband.
(d) She is dating Genji.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?

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

4. Who does Genji send over to the grounds of the Safflower Princess in Chapter 15?

5. Which character dresses up in a disguise in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "masterpieces" Genji works on in Chapter 32.

2. Why may it be problematic for Genji to take care of Tamakazura?

3. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

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

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

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

7. What did the fortune teller predict for Genji?

8. Explain why Genji entertains the idea of moving to the Suma coast and also explain the factors that may be holding him back.

9. Who won the art contest held between Genji and To no Chujo? What did the court favor about the winner's style?

10. Explain Genji's death.

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