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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. Upon whose demand did MM finally leave the monastery?
(a) Fujiwara.
(b) Father.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Michitsuna.

2. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?
(a) He was trying to avoid seeing her.
(b) He had bruised up his face the day before.
(c) He was ashamed of his behavior.
(d) He did not want her to see how he aged.

3. Who succeeded the young prince after his death?
(a) The East Prince.
(b) The West Prince.
(c) The North Prince.
(d) The South Prince.

4. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Hase.
(c) Uji.
(d) Mitake.

5. What kept MM from committing suicide after her husband's rebuke about her depression in Book Two?
(a) Her fears of the after life.
(b) Her religious duties.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did MM attempt to object about Fujiwara's unwanted courtship?

2. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?

3. What did Fujiwara begin to do that caused MM to believe he was "cheating" in his courtship?

4. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?

5. What year was Tenroku?

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