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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 did Michitsuna send to the woman he admired at the festival?
(a) Message.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Gold.
(d) Incense.

2. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?
(a) Her son's anger.
(b) Her aunt's death.
(c) Her husband's abuse.
(d) Her sister's departure.

3. What natural element served to remind MM of her courtship with Fujiwara after his promotion?
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) Drought.

4. With what is Fujiwara dissatisfied amid his wives' struggles to prove to him their worth?
(a) His promotion.
(b) His status as an adulterer.
(c) His son.
(d) His health.

5. What ceremony did the Prince celebrate with Fujiwara and MM?
(a) Chanoyu.
(b) Hinamatsuri.
(c) Obon.
(d) Genpuku.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before his awkward return back to MM, how many days did Fujiwara disappear after an argument with her?

3. According to her reply through the courier, where was MM heading after her stay in the market town?

4. What distressed MM the most after Fujiwara's promotion?

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

(see the answer key)

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