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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 did MM believe caused the tension within her house after the beginning of Book Two?
(a) Her son's adolescence.
(b) Tokihime's presence in the building.
(c) The Prince's infatuation with her.
(d) Living too close to her husband.

2. Why did Fujiwara hide his face from MM during the archery contest?
(a) He was trying to avoid seeing her.
(b) He did not want her to see how he aged.
(c) He was ashamed of his behavior.
(d) He had bruised up his face the day before.

3. What was MM's destination when she planned a pilgrimage in Book Two with her son?
(a) Mitake.
(b) Uji.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Hase.

4. After the incident with the minister, for what did Fujiwara prepare?
(a) A third marriage.
(b) Religious observances.
(c) Exile.
(d) A long fast.

5. What did Michitsuna send to the woman he admired at the festival?
(a) Message.
(b) Incense.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did MM's attendants burn poppy seeds?

2. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?

3. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?

4. MM was most unsure of ____________________during her first days home from the retreat.

5. What did Fujiwara send to MM on her retreat to convince her to return home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to MM adopting Kanetada's daughter?

2. How did Fujiwara's promotion to major captain bring him back in contact with MM?

3. What happened to the minister of the left?

4. Describe Michitsuna's courtship with the woman in the carriage.

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

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

7. How did Michitsuna fare at the archery contest?

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

9. After her return from Karasaki, how did Fujiwara sink MM into an even deeper depression?

10. On New Year's Day, what did MM attempt in order to garner a better year for her and her family?

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