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

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

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 25-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the officials carry when they came to thank the Emperor for their new appointments?
(a) Batons.
(b) Baskets.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Scrolls.

2. What kind of bird was said to make its nest in the paulownia tree?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Egret.

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

4. Who asked Narimasa to arrange a meeting with Shonagon about the small gate?
(a) Narimasa's brother.
(b) The palace architect.
(c) The Empress.
(d) The Emperor.

5. What was painted on the sliding screen in the back of the hall at Seiryo Palace?
(a) Cherry trees.
(b) Stormy sea.
(c) Dragons.
(d) Plum blossoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the driver of an ox-carriage supposed to look like according to Shonagon?

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

3. What was the residence of the Major Captain of the Smaller Palace of the First Ward called?

4. What did common people often add to their speech?

5. How did Shonagon feel about women who lived at home and cared for their husbands?

(see the answer key)

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