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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 was significant about Fujiwara's illicit relationship when he first married MM?
(a) His marriage was null and void.
(b) It resulted in a baby.
(c) He was incredibly indiscreet.
(d) He was quite secretive.

2. Looking back on Fujiwara's courtship, what was significant about how MM currently felt about her eventual marriage to him?
(a) Sad.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Angry.

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

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

5. Through whom was MM only able to tolerate communicating with Fujiwara after adopting her daughter?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Omi.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Michitsuma.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?

2. What notable holiday passed in Fujiwara's absence when he became involved with Omi?

3. What was significant about the letters MM sent back to Fujiwara during their courtship?

4. Why did MM make so many pilgrimages to different shrines?

5. What vocation did MM start to consider on her retreat?

(see the answer key)

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