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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 136-155.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who did Shonagon say was especially likely to be confronted with shameful things if he was a light sleeper?
(a) The Emperor.
(b) A Chamberlain.
(c) An oxen driver.
(d) A priest.
2. What color did Shonagon say a cat's back should be?
(a) White.
(b) Orange.
(c) Black.
(d) Grey.
3. What kind of carriage was supposed to move slowly according to Shonagon?
(a) Wickerwork.
(b) Palm-leaf.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Horse drawn.
4. What kind of woman did Shonagon say she couldn't understand anyone loving?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Shy.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Selfish.
5. In "Things Without Merit" what item did Shonagon say was so vulgar that people wouldn't want her to mention it?
(a) Blurred ink on fine paper.
(b) Rice starch mixed with water.
(c) Festival rehearsals.
(d) Overcooked seaweed.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Shonagon say was depressing for a messenger who brought a gift to a house where a child was just born?
2. Which of these did Shonagon say was distant but near?
3. Who wanted Shonagon to teach her the terminology that Shonagon and Tadanobu used to talk in secret?
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. What did Tadanobu say one was always sorry for in "It Was Late at Night?"
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