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

2. To what position was Fujiwara promoted during Tenroku?
(a) Head Chamberlain.
(b) Grand Judge.
(c) Senior Counselor.
(d) Minister.

3. What did Michitsuna threaten to do if MM committed suicide?
(a) Leave their country.
(b) Join the military.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Become a monk.

4. How did MM prepare for her prayers to Buddha during Fujiwara's long absences?
(a) Exercising.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Working.
(d) Fasting.

5. What reminded MM most of Fujiwara's coldness towards her?
(a) The flowerless terrain.
(b) The barren fields.
(c) The snow.
(d) The cold ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this book, for what does MM stand?

2. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?

3. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?

4. Fujiwara confronted MM about ________________during their letter exchange after she adopted his child.

5. What happened to the minister of the left?

(see the answer key)

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