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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Second Princess hide to escape Yugiri's advances?

2. What happens to Tamakazura over the years?

3. What was Ukifune leaning against when first found near the Uji river?

4. Of whom does Kaoru become jealous?

5. Where does Ukifune end up at the end of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characterization of Murasaki and Ukifune.

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

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.

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