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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 kind of bird was said to make its nest in the paulownia tree?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Egret.
(d) Eagle.
2. What did common people often add to their speech?
(a) Extra syllables.
(b) Submissive words.
(c) An accent.
(d) Expletives.
3. What was the Palace of the First Ward known as?
(a) The Palace of the Future.
(b) The Palace of Tomorrow.
(c) The Palace of Today.
(d) The Palace of Yesterday.
4. What did the officials carry when they came to thank the Emperor for their new appointments?
(a) Scrolls.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Baskets.
(d) Batons.
5. What did Shonagon enjoy seeing men carry to and fro as the Festival approached?
(a) Decorations for the palace.
(b) Loaves of bread.
(c) Flowers for the ladies.
(d) Rolls of material.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the section called "Depressing Things," what was depressing about a letter from the provinces?
2. What was the weather like in the Seventh Month?
3. What was wrong with the appearance of the escorts that Shonagon saw while visiting the palace to see the horses on the first day of the First Month?
4. What color of under-robe was depressing in the Eighth Month?
5. What was hung from the pillars of the Empress' palace during the Festival of the Fifth Month?
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