The Tale of Genji Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tale of Genji Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Whose sister is Oborozukiyo?
(a) To no Chujo's.
(b) Yugao's.
(c) Kokiden's.
(d) Akashi's.

2. Who is caring for Genji at the beginning of Chapter 5 during his travel to mountains?
(a) A Bishop.
(b) A sage.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) His nurse.

3. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The Orange Blossoms.
(b) The Cherry Blossoms.
(c) The Festival of Lights.
(d) The Safflowers.

4. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Relief.
(d) Happiness.

5. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?
(a) Tamakazura.
(b) Nakanokimi.
(c) Murasaki.
(d) Kimoinokari.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Genji send Yugiri after rumors spread of his rank being raised?

3. What are Fujitsubo's intentions after her husband's death?

4. What does Genji discover about casual relationships with women?

5. What unavailable woman does Genji greatly desire at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it strange that Yugiri has tried to seduce the Second Princess?

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

3. It is discovered that Yugiri has never laid eyes upon Murasaki, the woman who acts as his mother. Why does Genji wish to keep her hidden?

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

5. Explain the initial situation between Genji and Tamakazura.

6. What does Genji discover through his relationship with Reikeiden?

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

8. Explain Genji's death.

9. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?

10. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

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