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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the town treat Fujiwara's affair?
(a) They made fun of Tokihime.
(b) They shunned him.
(c) They looked upon MM with disgrace.
(d) They gossiped.

2. According to her reply through the courier, where was MM heading after her stay in the market town?
(a) The biggest city she could find.
(b) Forest.
(c) Sea.
(d) Mountains.

3. What was MM's fear after she learned of her husband's affair with his first wife?
(a) Her child would be taken away from her.
(b) Her marriage was over.
(c) She was to become a servant.
(d) Her marriage was never legitimate.

4. When Fujiwara replied to MM's letter in Book One, how did he justify his behavior?
(a) He was obeying her father's wishes.
(b) She was an unfaithful partner.
(c) He was a weak man.
(d) She was not in love with him.

5. What was particularly important about MM's visit to Fujiwara after his recovery?
(a) She stayed the night.
(b) He ignored her.
(c) She asked for a divorce.
(d) He asked for a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was MM when Fujiwara begins to court her?

2. Who was in charge of the administration with whom Fujiwara worked?

3. In Uji, MM especially enjoyed the waters and _____.

4. What did MM learn about Fujiwara's affair with his first wife in the early years of their marriage that caused her the most distress?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Fujiwara's affair with his first wife affect MM?

2. How did MM realize Fujiwara was still seeing his first wife?

3. How did the Prince treat MM and Fujiwara's relationship?

4. Describe Fujiwara's courtship of MM.

5. Into what was MM thrust upon her return from her pilgrimage?

6. How did Fujiwara's job affect his relationship to MM?

7. Why did MM write to Tokihime?

8. How did Fujiwara justify his actions to MM in his letter to her?

9. How did Fujiwara's illness improve his relationship with MM?

10. How did Fujiwara treat his relationship with his first wife?

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