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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Forerunners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what century did Sei Shonagon live?
(a) 6th century.
(b) 18th century.
(c) 14th century.
(d) 10th century.

2. When was Ou-Yank Hsiu born?
(a) 1345 A.D.
(b) 1113 B.C.
(c) 208 A.D.
(d) 1007 A.D.

3. When did Plutarch die?
(a) 297 B.C.
(b) 800 B.C.
(c) 345 A.D.
(d) 120 A.D.

4. In "Slaves," what accounts for the bad behavior of slaves?
(a) Their innate barbarity.
(b) The bad treatment they receive.
(c) Their diet.
(d) Their confined quarters.

5. What did Kenko become in 1324?
(a) A Buddhist monk.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) The emperor of Japan.
(d) An ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the essays written by Ou-Yank Hsiu?

2. What art form is Seneca considered the founder of?

3. Plutarch is known for his tenderness towards which group of people?

4. On what subject is Sei Shonagon particularly frank?

5. In "Hateful Things," Sei Shonagon hates when a mosquito appears at what time?

(see the answer key)

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