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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. Where is MM when Fujiwara first attempted to visit her?
(a) River.
(b) Temple.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Her grandmother's house.

2. Why was Michitsuna given an official rank in court?
(a) Fujiwara passed down his duties to Michitsuna.
(b) Fujiwara was promoted to major captain.
(c) Michitsuna became engaged to a noblewoman.
(d) Michitsuna pleased the prince with his archery skills.

3. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?
(a) Her indifference.
(b) Her crying spells.
(c) Her anger.
(d) Her nursing skills.

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

5. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?
(a) His first wife.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Their future daughter-in-law's family.
(d) MM's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Fujiwara want MM to cancel her plans for a pilgrimage?

2. What sort of contest did Fujiwara hope to host?

3. How did MM feel about her husband's abandonment before her long retreat?

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

5. What was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?

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