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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

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) Earthquake.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Typhoon.

2. What no longer had meaning for MM after her pilgrimage to Hase in light of her husband's behavior?
(a) Loving.
(b) Eating.
(c) Praying.
(d) Growing old.

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

4. How did the town treat Fujiwara's affair?
(a) They shunned him.
(b) They looked upon MM with disgrace.
(c) They gossiped.
(d) They made fun of Tokihime.

5. What did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) Living too close to her husband.
(b) Tokihime's presence in the building.
(c) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(d) Her son's adolescence.

Short Answer Questions

1. MM's aunt and ______ brought her gifts, hoping it would tempt her to return home.

2. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.

3. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?

4. Where did Fujiwara lay the blame for his absences after his promotion?

5. After the incident with the minister, for what did Fujiwara prepare?

(see the answer key)

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