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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 disappointed MM about her travels after the market town?
(a) Shrines.
(b) Terrain.
(c) The people.
(d) Weather.

2. In what sort of mood was Fujiwara when he came to see MM during the early period of his polygamist life with her?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Foul.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Joyful.

3. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?
(a) A book of verse.
(b) A note to another woman.
(c) A drawing of a nude woman.
(d) A flower.

4. Where did MM primarily sleep during her pilgrimage?
(a) Hotels.
(b) Diplomat's unused apartment.
(c) Friends' homes.
(d) Temples.

5. Why did Fujiwara move MM closer to the palace after his promotion?
(a) He did not trust her.
(b) He could see her more often.
(c) The new home was cheaper.
(d) The Prince wanted to court MM for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event took up a great deal of MM's time after her return from her pilgrimage?

2. After mourning for a year, what did MM and her family purify?

3. What did MM admit to considering when she wrote her letter to Fujiwara?

4. For what did MM hope for Fujiwara's first wife after months of poor treatment from her husband?

5. Why was MM concerned that her prayers would not be answered?

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