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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 news about Tamakazura arises once she is a grown woman?

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

3. Genji is concerned about the illness of _______ , Tamakazura's grandmother.

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

5. With whom does Genji sit on the royal outing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes General Higekuro to look toward Tamakazura as a wife?

2. Describe Genji's view on women.

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

4. Why does Kaoru begin to regret his refusal of Nakanokimi?

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

6. Describe the appearance of the Safflower Princess.

7. Who does Genji see when he visits the sage in the mountain? What is his reaction?

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

10. Why does Genji need to keep his romances under wraps after abdication of the first emperor, his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through the novel, health, the economy, and the weather are believed to be the result of what? Give some examples and explain this belief.

Essay Topic 2

The author continues to write even after Genji's death takes place. Up until his death, the novel has centered upon Genji's character. Why do you believe that the novel continues afterward? What could this possibly suggest?

Essay Topic 3

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

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