The Pillow Book of Sei Sh¯onagon, Translated [from the Japanese] and Edited by Ivan Morris Quiz | Two 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 | Two 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 85-99.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of carriage was supposed to move slowly according to Shonagon?
(a) Palm-leaf.
(b) Horse drawn.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Wickerwork.

3. What did Shonagon see someone spreading on the ground while traveling in her carriage one day?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Straw mats.
(d) Seeds.

4. What were the musicians singing at the rehearsal of the Special Festivals?
(a) Hymns.
(b) The Song of the Phoenix.
(c) Udo Beach.
(d) Temple Path.

5. Which worm was said to have been begotten by a demon?
(a) Silk worm.
(b) Basket worm.
(c) Inch worm.
(d) Earth worm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shonagon say an ugly preacher might be?

2. What was painted on the paper-door of Lord Akinobu's house?

3. What dried plant evoked a memory from the past in the section titled "Things That Arouse a Fond Memory From the Past?"

4. What instrument did His Majesty play?

5. What was Yukinari's title?

(see the answer key)

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