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
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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 tree's blossoms did Shonagon consider prosaic and vulgar, but later changed her mind about?
(a) Pear tree.
(b) Orange tree.
(c) Peach tree.
(d) Cherry tree.

2. When Shonagon first went into waiting, what was the only time of day she wanted to go before the Empress?
(a) Night.
(b) Early morning.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Afternoon.

3. To whom did the Emperor pay his respects when he returned from his visit to Yawata?
(a) The Shigei Sha.
(b) Shonagon.
(c) The Empress Dowager.
(d) The Empress.

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

5. How many attendants helped the Shigei Sha with her ablutions?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these did Shonagon say gains by being painted?

2. Which of these was not on Shonagon's list of things that should be large.

3. 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?

4. Which of these was included in the list of things that had lost their power?

5. During what festival did people decorate with irises?

(see the answer key)

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