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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. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?
(a) Volcano.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Typhoon.

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

3. For what did Fujiwara instruct MM to prepare when she returned from her pilgrimage?
(a) Genpuku.
(b) Chanoyu.
(c) Hinamatsuri.
(d) Purification Ceremony.

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

5. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.
(a) Her ability to meditate outside of the monastery.
(b) Her relationship with her son.
(c) The effectiveness of her absence.
(d) Her relationship with Fujiwara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide?

2. With what or whom was MM concerned when she came home, much to Fujiwara's annoyance?

3. When she was looking back on her courtship with Fujiwara, what did MM admit doing when she currently saw him?

4. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?

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

(see the answer key)

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