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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. When MM grew afraid that she was dying, what did she warn Fujiwara against?
(a) Abandoning her.
(b) Angering her family.
(c) Mistreating their son.
(d) Leaving his job.

2. Before his awkward return back to MM, how many days did Fujiwara disappear after an argument with her?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. What did MM and Fujiwara play at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Chess.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Tiles.

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 Michitsuna was Tokihime's son.
(b) He told everyone MM was Tokihime's servant.
(c) He rode past his house with MM with Tokihime.
(d) He flaunted his child with Tokihime.

5. What sort of tournament did Fujiwara discuss seeing with MM in his letter?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sword.
(c) Sumo.
(d) Archery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did MM initially learn of her husband's polygamy?

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

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

4. How did Fujiwara treat his son during the Grand Sumo Tournament?

5. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?

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