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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why do Genji and To no Chujo decide to compete against each other?
2. Where is the Akashi lady's mansion located?
3. What does Genji notice about the Safflower Princess during a visit in Chapter 23?
4. What would hold Genji back from traveling away from home?
5. After falling out of favor with the court where does Genji decide to go?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?
2. What has become of the Safflower Princess since Genji's exile? Explain.
3. How does Oigimi hurt Kaoru?
4. Why does To no Chujo send his daughter, Kumoinokari to Omi?
5. What happens after Kaoru finds out that Ukifune is alive?
6. Who is Utsusemi and how does Genji first come into contact with her?
7. Who won the art contest held between Genji and To no Chujo? What did the court favor about the winner's style?
8. Explain the event that takes place between Genji and Naishi.
9. Why does Genji need to keep his romances under wraps after abdication of the first emperor, his father?
10. What are Oigimi's reasons for not wanting to marry Kaoru?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Can you see a parallel between Niou and Kaoru with Genji and To no Chujo? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel To no Chujo is in constant competition with Genji. Analyze and describe the internal conflict that To no Chujo may be feeling. Be sure to cite specific instances from the novel to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Ukifune successfully escapes the advances made by Kaoru. While other women in the novel were not able to escape the clutches of men. Why is Ukifune's escape significant? Do you find that it is significant? What might her escape suggest?
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