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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 37-51.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What tree did pilgrims returning from Mitake often bring back branches of?
(a) Sakaki.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Orange.
(d) Cherry.
2. What did Shonagon enjoy seeing men carry to and fro as the Festival approached?
(a) Decorations for the palace.
(b) Flowers for the ladies.
(c) Rolls of material.
(d) Loaves of bread.
3. What color did Shonagon say oxen's bellies should be?
(a) Grey.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.
4. What was the right season to meet one's lover?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.
5. What did Shonagon think small children and babies should look like?
(a) Willow trees.
(b) Tall.
(c) Puppies.
(d) Plump.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the residence of the Major Captain of the Smaller Palace of the First Ward called?
2. What kind of carriage was supposed to move slowly according to Shonagon?
3. What color of under-robe was depressing in the Eighth Month?
4. What time of the day did Shonagan say was the most beautiful in the spring?
5. What plant did Shonagon think made an "uncommonly pretty" design on figured silk?
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