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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 329 through 379.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the director attempt to pressure MM and Fujiwara into the wedding?
(a) He threatened to buy out Michitsuna's business.
(b) He threatened to run away with the girl.
(c) He threatened suicide.
(d) He threatened to involve the Prince.

2. After MM refuses to perform an insulting favor for Fujiwara and his first wife, how long does he shun her?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) Three years.
(d) A week.

3. What natural disaster hit the town after Fujiwara finally stayed a night with MM after their first falling out over his first wife?
(a) Tornado.
(b) Typhoon.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Volcano.

4. How did MM realize that Fujiwara was not spending much time with his first wife?
(a) Fujiwara had become ill.
(b) She was trying to win him back as well.
(c) Fujiwara was out of the village.
(d) His first wife had other lovers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fujiwara hide his face from MM when their carriages passed?

2. Where does Fujiwara meet MM on her retreat with her son?

3. Why did MM decide to adopt a child?

4. What excuse did MM give to Fujiwara when he asked why she had not written him during Tenroku?

5. What did MM predict to be the season of her death?

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