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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Page 137 through 168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did MM find lacking on the trail out of the market town?
(a) Living trees.
(b) Animals.
(c) Green plants.
(d) Flowers.

2. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) His first wife had other lovers.
(b) She was trying to win him back as well.
(c) Fujiwara had become ill.
(d) Fujiwara was out of the village.

3. To what position was Fujiwara promoted upon the death of the prince?
(a) Head chamberlain.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Head cook.
(d) Head secretary.

4. What did MM learn about Fujiwara's affair with his first wife in the early years of their marriage that caused her the most distress?
(a) He was going to leave MM for his first wife.
(b) Fujiwara was telling everyone that MM was simply his mistress.
(c) He had a child with his first wife.
(d) His first wife was richer.

5. How many goose eggs did MM send to the young prince?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the message sent by the courier to MM in the market town?

2. How did MM maintain a low profile during her stay in Uji?

3. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?

4. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?

5. Who kept MM awake one night during her pilgrimage?

(see the answer key)

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