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

Sei Shōnagon
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1)

What kind of plant did Shonagon find pretty when it floated on the water of a pond? (from Sections 37-51)

Water oats.
Hollyhock.
Water-plantain.
Lotus leaves.
2)

Who added her own note to the Empress's poem sent to Shonagon while she stayed at a friend's house during a period of abstinence? (from Sections 156-185)

Sakyo.
Lady Saisho.
Her brother.
Takaie.
3)

What was Shonagon's elder brother's name? (from Sections 53-69)

Norimitsu
Tadanobu.
Narimasa.
Tsunefusa.
4)

While the Empress was staying in the building of the Empress's Office, what was reported to be in the main room? (from Sections 37-51)

A ghost.
A rat.
A burglar.
A demon.
5)

Who brought a Chamberlain who belonged to the Imperial Guard a cup of wine when he brought a message to an Imperial consort? (from Sections 53-69)

The mother of the Imperial consort.
A kitchen maid.
The master of the house.
The princess.
6)

Which of these did Shonagon say loses by being painted? (from Sections 70-84)

Pines.
Cherry blossoms.
Cranes.
Mountain villages.
7)

What kind of tree did Shonagon see in her friend's garden that she felt didn't look like the kind of tree it was at all? (from Sections 156-185)

Oak.
Plum.
Cedar.
Willow.
8)

Whose praise did Shonagon say reflected poorly on a person? (from Sections 156-185)

A priest's praise.
A mother's praise.
A servant's praise.
A lady's praise.
9)

What caused the lamp to tip when Masahiro was responsible for filling the lamps with oil? (from Sections 70-84)

A cat knocked it over.
He kicked it.
He bumped it with the oil jar.
His foot stuck to the cloth.
10)

What item did Shonagon send to Normitsu in response to his letter asking if he could tell Tadanobu where she was? (from Sections 53-69)

Twig.
Shell.
Seaweed.
Hollyhock.
11)

Who was the woman that Nobukata broke off his relationship with due to the gossip of the ladies? (from Sections 100-115)

Tozammi.
Lady Korechika.
Shonagon.
Sakyo.
12)

Which of these was included in the list of things that had lost their power? (from Sections 70-84)

A large tree that was blown down.
An ancient Emperor.
A dead fish washed up on a beach.
A retreating storm.
13)

In the section titled "Once When Her Majesty Was Residing" what did the ladies-in-waiting build in the garden? (from Sections 53-69)

A flower bed.
A snow mountain.
A small building.
A sculpture of a bird.
14)

In "There Was a Man in the Corridor" what was the man's servant holding? (from Sections 116-135)

An umbrella.
A branch of cherry blossoms.
A brightly wrapped package.
Flowers.
15)

In the section titled "It Was During One of Her Majesty's Periods of Residence," what did the women go outside to see in the early morning? (from Sections 37-51)

An approaching storm.
A parade.
Geese passing overhead.
The moon.
16)

For what occasion did the Empress have to leave the Palace while they were in mourning for the Chancellor? (from Sections 100-115)

The Great Purification.
Her brother's wedding.
The Dedication of the Texts.
The Iris Festival.
17)

Which of these was not on Shonagon's list of things that should be large. (from Sections 116-135)

Old cats.
Men's eyes.
Priests.
Yellow rose petals.
18)

What were the musicians singing at the rehearsal of the Special Festivals? (from Sections 85-99)

Temple Path.
The Song of the Phoenix.
Udo Beach.
Hymns.
19)

What was pleasing about finding a torn up letter? (from Sections 136-155)

The pattern it made on the ground.
When one could piece it back together.
When one discovered it wasn't from oneself.
Burning the paper.
20)

How did the lieutenant kill his parents in "A Certain Lieutenant?" (from Sections 156-185)

Poisoned them.
Drowned them.
Stabbed them.
Smothered them.
21)

In "On the Last Day of the Second Month," who was present at court that made Shonagon worry about her response to the note she received at the Black Door? (from Sections 70-84)

The Empress.
Tadanobu.
The Shigei Sha.
Kinto.
22)

Which of these did Shonagon say gave an clean feeling? (from Sections 85-99)

A rush mat.
The containers used for oil.
A soft breeze.
Little sparrows.
23)

Which of these did Shonagon say was a thing that gave a hot feeling? (from Sections 70-84)

A well-dressed oxen driver.
A colt in a field.
A zither bag.
A roll of silk.
24)

What sounded different in the Time Office in "While We Were in Mourning for the Chancellor?" (from Sections 100-115)

Singing.
Laughter.
The gong.
Men's voices.
25)

In "A Lover's Visit," what did Shonagon find irritating about servants who arrived with the lover? (from Sections 37-51)

They complained about waiting.
They left.
They were poorly dressed.
They were too quiet.
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