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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 Genji do while he is visiting the Safflower Princess?
2. Who is angy about Genji's visits to Princess Asagao?
3. Where does Genji send Yugiri in order to comfort his grandmother?
4. Who does Genji admire during his stay in the mountains?
5. What happens in Chapter 13 that causes Genji to reevaluate his past?
Short Essay Questions
1. Genji begins spending more time with the Akashi lady. How does Murasaki feel about this?
2. Describe the "masterpieces" Genji works on in Chapter 32.
3. How does Genji react when Fujitsubo rejects him for the final time?
4. How was Ukifune's death described?
5. What happens to Murasaki in Chapter 35?
6. Why is Tamakazura reduced to tears at the sight of Kaoru?
7. Explain the situation after the body of Ukifune was found.
8. Why does the Lieutenant change his mind about marrying Ukifune?
9. Why does Genji need to keep his romances under wraps after abdication of the first emperor, his father?
10. Describe the predicament between Genji and Oborozukiyo.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Can you see a parallel between Niou and Kaoru with Genji and To no Chujo? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Could Ukifune's suicide attempt and escape from Kaoru and Niou be a metaphor for something else? What? How do you see this demonstrated in the text?
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