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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 or who does Genji dream about in Chapter 13?

2. Why does Genji's father marry Fujitsubo?

3. What happens to Yugao in Chapter 4?

4. What do priests attempt to do to Aoi during her pregnancy?

5. What festival does Genji attend at the beginning of Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ukifune's mother refuse Kaoru's offer to marry her daughter?

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

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. Describe the predicament between Genji and Oborozukiyo.

5. What were the terms of Genji's birth?

6. Why does Genji want Tamakazura to be seen in the light of fireflies? Explain.

7. What happens to Murasaki in Chapter 35?

8. Describe the meeting between Yugiri and Kumoinokari after their six-year separation.

9. Explain the initial situation between Genji and Tamakazura.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tamakazura is left in the care of Genji even after finding the To no Chujo is her true father. Tamakazura becomes increasingly confused. Use examples from the text to support Tamakazura's feelings of confusion toward Genji and To no Chujo.

Essay Topic 2

Genji is a shameless womanizer throughout the bulk of the novel. What do you believe his actions toward women suggests about his character? Support your answers with specific references to and examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, several of the women Genji wishes to pursue wish to become nuns instead of entering into a relationship with Genji. Given this fact would you believe that Genji is as desirable as he appears? Why or why not?

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