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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is extremely hurt by Yugiri's affair?

3. Which woman does Kaoru pass much of the night with in Chapter 49?

4. Who sees Yugiri leaving the Second Princess's bedroom?

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

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

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 3

Compare and contrast the characterization of Murasaki and Ukifune.

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