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

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

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 136-155.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Shonagon think small children and babies should look like?
(a) Plump.
(b) Tall.
(c) Puppies.
(d) Willow trees.

2. Who was the Empress' sister?
(a) She did not have a sister.
(b) Shonagon.
(c) The Shigei Sha.
(d) A nun.

3. How many women got in the carriage to go hear the hototogisu singing?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. What did His Majesty ask Shonagon and the others to write down on a folded piece of paper following dinner?
(a) A passage from a book of philosophy.
(b) Their lineage.
(c) Their names.
(d) The first ancient poem that came to mind.

5. While the Empress was staying in the building of the Empress's Office, what was reported to be in the main room?
(a) A rat.
(b) A demon.
(c) A burglar.
(d) A ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was stuck into the pile of snow that Emperor Murakami ordered?

2. Which of these did Shonagon say was a thing that gave a hot feeling?

3. Who did Shonagon say would not covet being a member of the Fifth Rank?

4. What position was the young man in "A Family Has Finally Arranged the Marriage" appointed to?

5. What color of under-robe was depressing in the Eighth Month?

(see the answer key)

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