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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. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) Her marriage was over.
(b) Her child would be taken away from her.
(c) Her marriage was never legitimate.
(d) She was to become a servant.

2. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

3. Where does Fujiwara meet MM on her retreat with her son?
(a) Cemetery.
(b) Forest.
(c) Monastery.
(d) Inn.

4. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?
(a) MM's illness.
(b) MM's depression.
(c) MM's work.
(d) MM's temper.

5. What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior?
(a) Praying.
(b) Growing old.
(c) Eating.
(d) Loving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who responded to MM's letters for Fujiwara during his illness?

2. What action did the Prince take that confused and unsettled MM when Fujiwara went to see his first wife?

3. Why was Michitsuna unable to follow the woman at the festival home?

4. What did Fujiwara send to MM on her retreat to convince her to return home?

5. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.

(see the answer key)

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