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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. After how many months of marriage did MM give birth to her son?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

2. What did MM enjoy watching most of all in Uji?
(a) Fishing boats.
(b) Rain.
(c) The priests in ceremony.
(d) The children.

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

4. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?
(a) Her crying spells.
(b) Her indifference.
(c) Her nursing skills.
(d) Her anger.

5. Who responded to MM's letters for Fujiwara during his illness?
(a) His first wife.
(b) His son.
(c) The Prince.
(d) His assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is MM when Fujiwara first attempted to visit her?

2. Who was in the box next to MM and Fujiwara at the Gosechi Festival?

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

4. What event took up a great deal of MM's time after her return from her pilgrimage?

5. Which family member of MM's traveled a great deal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the significance of MM giving birth to Michitsuna so quickly after her marriage?

2. How did the death of the prince benefit Fujiwara?

3. How did Fujiwara react to MM's severe depression?

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

5. How did MM support Fujiwara during his illness?

6. After the birth of Tokihime's child, how did Fujiwara ease his way back into MM's life?

7. What precipitated MM's illness around the ten year anniversary of her marriage?

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

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

10. How did Fujiwara treat MM after her year of mourning?

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