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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. What was Fujiwara's intent in his reply to MM's missives in Book Two?
(a) He was hoping for forgiveness about his adultery.
(b) He wished to satisfy the lunar calendar.
(c) He was hoping to divorce her soon.
(d) He was praying for their son's health and happiness.

2. Why did Fujiwara want MM to cancel her plans for a pilgrimage?
(a) He was afraid she would never come back.
(b) He wanted to discuss something with her.
(c) He was starting to become bored with Omi.
(d) He was worried about her health.

3. With what did Michitsuna most struggle on their retreat?
(a) Silence.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Vegetarian diet.
(d) Prayers.

4. What happened to the minister of the left?
(a) Death.
(b) Banishment.
(c) Rebellion.
(d) Sickness.

5. Who offered to escort MM home (though she declined)?
(a) Omi.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Priest.
(d) Captain of the guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?

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

3. In what place was the minister forced to accept duties?

4. Why did Kanetada's wife give her daughter up for adoption to MM?

5. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter to Fujiwara?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Fujiwara bond with MM during her illness?

2. What happened when MM's neighborhood caught on fire?

3. Why did MM decide to go on another retreat after Fujiwara's promotion?

4. Why was MM conflicted in the monastery, amid Fujiwara's pleas for her to come home?

5. How did Fujiwara react to MM's pilgrimage with Michitsuna?

6. What was MM's mood when she returned home after her long seclusion and why?

7. Describe MM's poetry.

8. What happened to the minister of the left?

9. What was the result of Fujiwara's promotion to major captain on MM's depression?

10. Why was Fujiwara angry with MM's move to her father's house?

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