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

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

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 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Shonagon, what can't be compared to rain?
(a) Wind.
(b) Snow.
(c) Mist.
(d) Sun.

3. What did one of the women ask the old nun to do, which the Empress found degrading?
(a) Bow.
(b) Clean their clothing.
(c) Sing and dance.
(d) Cook a meal.

4. What did the Empress give the old nun?
(a) A basket of fruit.
(b) A room to stay in.
(c) One of her own robes.
(d) Money.

5. What did common people often add to their speech?
(a) Expletives.
(b) An accent.
(c) Extra syllables.
(d) Submissive words.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came out of the house to inquire whether or not "Lord So-and-so's" attendants had arrived yet in the section titled "Once When I Was Passing?"

2. What time of the day did Shonagan say was the most beautiful in the spring?

3. What color was the lute Shonagon saw the Empress holding in the section called "A Group of Senior Courtiers?"

4. What was hung from the pillars of the Empress' palace during the Festival of the Fifth Month?

5. How many women got in the carriage to go hear the hototogisu singing?

(see the answer key)

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