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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Pages 95 through 136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?
(a) Her husband's abuse.
(b) Her son's anger.
(c) Her sister's departure.
(d) Her aunt's death.

2. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?
(a) His other wife approached her.
(b) She was told by the village midwife.
(c) She followed him.
(d) She had him followed.

3. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) The Prince.
(b) MM's father.
(c) Their future daughter-in-law's family.
(d) His first wife.

4. What cruel practice does Fujiwara make with his first wife that hurts MM more than anything in the early days of his relationship with both of them?
(a) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.
(b) He told everyone Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(c) He flaunted his child with Tokihime.
(d) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.

5. What was particularly important about MM's visit to Fujiwara after his recovery?
(a) He ignored her.
(b) She stayed the night.
(c) He asked for a divorce.
(d) She asked for a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ceremony did the Prince celebrate with Fujiwara and MM?

2. Why did Fujiwara leave home after he became ill?

3. What did Fujiwara suggest that MM should do if she was dissatisfied with him as a spouse?

4. How did Fujiwara describe his ongoing relationship with his first wife to MM?

5. What kindness did Fujiwara show for MM after the loss of her loved one after ten years of marriage?

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