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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what holiday did Book Two begin?
(a) Showa Day.
(b) Doll's Festival.
(c) New Year.
(d) Star Festival.

2. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?
(a) He did not want her to see how he aged.
(b) He was ashamed of his behavior.
(c) He had bruised up his face the day before.
(d) He was trying to avoid seeing her.

3. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?
(a) Courting another woman.
(b) Using her for money.
(c) Ignoring her.
(d) Interfering with her life.

4. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Omi.
(d) Michitsuma.

5. For how many days was Fujiwara seriously ill?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?

2. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?

3. Why was Fujiwara angry with MM after she moved in with her father?

4. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?

5. What year was Tenroku?

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