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

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 F

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 116-135.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dried plant evoked a memory from the past in the section titled "Things That Arouse a Fond Memory From the Past?"
(a) Rose.
(b) Violet.
(c) Cherry blossom.
(d) Hollyhock.

2. What insect did Shonagon say she should have included in her list of hateful things?
(a) Fly.
(b) Mosquito.
(c) Moth.
(d) Beetle.

3. What color were the Shigei Sha's under-robes when Shonagon first saw her at Toka Palace?
(a) Plum red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Shades of blue.
(d) Light violet.

4. Who was the woman that Nobukata broke off his relationship with due to the gossip of the ladies?
(a) Sakyo.
(b) Shonagon.
(c) Tozammi.
(d) Lady Korechika.

5. What color were the horses that members of the nobility came to see on the first day of the First Month?
(a) Chestnut.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird did Shonagon say she liked even though it did not belong to her country?

2. How did Shonagon say the sky should appear on the fifth day of the Fifth Month?

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

4. Where did Shonagon like to sit after a thin fall of snow?

5. Which worm was said to have been begotten by a demon?

(see the answer key)

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