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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaoru fear toward the end of the novel?

2. Where do Kaoru and Niou go on their pilgrimage?

3. Who does Kaoru immediately fall in love with while in Uji?

4. Who tries to woo Ukifune in Chapter 53?

5. In which season does Ukifune regain her health and strength?

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

While on her death bed, Murasaki tells Genji about her wish to become a nun. Genji rejects her wish. Was this cruel of Genji why or why not? Is Genji selfish, an egotistical character? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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