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

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 - Hard

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 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does To no Chujo notice about Kumoinokari when he watches her sleep?

2. What does Murasaki compare Genji's behavior to since his visits to the Princess Asagao?

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

4. What is the Safflower Princesss's reaction to Genji upon his return from exile?

5. Which of the following is not a trait of the Safflower Princess?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Genji want the Akashi lady to move closer to him?

3. During Kaoru's meeting with the Emporer, what is the Go board used for?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Genji feel after the death of Kashiwagi?

9. What happens after Kaoru finds out that Ukifune is alive?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you believe is the prevailing theme in the novel? Why? How do you interpret this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel Genji is depicted as a womanizer, but he also has a softer side. Locate the moments in the text where Genji's softer side can be seen and explain how it develops his character and your opinion of his character.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe the author leaves certain events out? For instance, she left out the fact that Fujitsuo and Genji slept together; the reader does not realize this until much later. How does this add or take away from the story? What do you think? Why?

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