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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Pages 219 to 271.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this book, for what does MM stand?
(a) Michitsuna's Mother.
(b) Moritoku's Mother.
(c) Miniyaka's Mother.
(d) Mary's Mother.

2. How did Fujiwara respond to the Prince's actions with his wife?
(a) He grew angry with MM.
(b) He grew angry with the Prince.
(c) He was elated by the Prince's attention.
(d) He ignored it.

3. Why was MM concerned that her prayers would not be answered?
(a) She felt Tokihime had more potent prayers.
(b) She felt Tokihime and Fujiwara were praying against her own prayers.
(c) She felt she had fallen out of favor with her ancestors.
(d) She felt she complained too much.

4. What was the purpose of the message sent by the courier to MM in the market town?
(a) Tokihime was threatening MM to stay away.
(b) Lady Joganden wished to tell her friend that she was moving.
(c) The Prince wished to meet her.
(d) Fujiwara wanted to know when she would return home.

5. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?
(a) They tried to ward out evil spirits.
(b) They hoped it would heal her sickness.
(c) They did this as a sign of disrespect for Fujiwara.
(d) They hoped to give the illusion of a busy household.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MM feel for Fujiwara's first wife when she realized he was seeing them both?

2. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?

3. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?

4. While on her retreat, what did MM refuse to do, much to the distress of her family?

5. What did MM discover amidst Fujiwara's belongings early in their marriage?

(see the answer key)

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