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

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

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 did Shonagon say gentlemen should always have lest she find them boring?
(a) Escorts.
(b) Quick tongues.
(c) Nice clothes.
(d) Money.

2. Who was the Empress' sister?
(a) A nun.
(b) She did not have a sister.
(c) Shonagon.
(d) The Shigei Sha.

3. In the section titled "In the Fifth Month" what kind of branch gave a fragrant scent when stuck in the carriage wheel?
(a) Cedar.
(b) Cherry blossom.
(c) Plum blossom.
(d) Sagebrush.

4. What tree did pilgrims returning from Mitake often bring back branches of?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Orange.
(c) Sakaki.
(d) Cypress.

5. What tree did people regard as the tree of the Divine Presence?
(a) Cypress.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Oak.
(d) Sakaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the section titled "I Was Standing in a Corridor," what were the servants carrying?

2. What did Yukinari say he could not stand in a woman?

3. What did Yukinari tell Shonagon he was saying to the woman she saw him speaking with near the garden fence?

4. In "Wind Instruments" what instrument did Shonagon say was charming for a man to carry when he went out on horseback or on foot?

5. To whom did the Emperor pay his respects when he returned from his visit to Yawata?

(see the answer key)

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