The Pillow Book of Sei Sh¯onagon, Translated [from the Japanese] and Edited by Ivan Morris Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Sei Shōnagon
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The Pillow Book of Sei Sh¯onagon, Translated [from the Japanese] and Edited by Ivan Morris Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Sei Shōnagon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 85-99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the wood for the batons for the new Chamberlains of the Sixth Rank come from?
(a) The Chamberlains cut it themselves.
(b) The woods surrounding the Palace.
(c) The south-east corner of the Empress's Office.
(d) An abandoned house.

2. What were the musicians singing at the rehearsal of the Special Festivals?
(a) Hymns.
(b) Temple Path.
(c) Udo Beach.
(d) The Song of the Phoenix.

3. What did Shonagon say an ugly preacher might be?
(a) Interesting.
(b) Successful.
(c) A source of sin.
(d) A deterrent of sin.

4. What was Shonagon's elder brother's name?
(a) Tadanobu.
(b) Norimitsu
(c) Narimasa.
(d) Tsunefusa.

5. What kind of carriage was supposed to move slowly according to Shonagon?
(a) Horse drawn.
(b) Palm-leaf.
(c) Wickerwork.
(d) Wooden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Empress live after the Chancellor's death?

2. In "A Lover's Visit," what did Shonagon find irritating about servants who arrived with the lover?

3. What was the old nun who came on the second day of the Perpetual Readings asking for?

4. What insect did Shonagon say she should have included in her list of hateful things?

5. During what festival did people decorate with irises?

(see the answer key)

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