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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Ukifune from the Uji river?

2. Who does Niou attempt to find after Nakanokimi receives her letter?

3. Which character has an affair with the Third Princess?

4. Whom does Niou receive an angry message from in Chapter 51?

5. What does Niou send to the women in mourning in Uji?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Genji's death, Kaoru becomes the main character of focus. How does Kaoru's character parallel Genji's character?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel To no Chujo is in constant competition with Genji. Analyze and describe the internal conflict that To no Chujo may be feeling. Be sure to cite specific instances from the novel to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Ukifune successfully escapes the advances made by Kaoru. While other women in the novel were not able to escape the clutches of men. Why is Ukifune's escape significant? Do you find that it is significant? What might her escape suggest?

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