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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 tree did people regard as the tree of the Divine Presence?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Sakaki.
(d) Oak.
2. In the section called "Hateful Things," what hateful thing happened when an admirer came for a clandestine visit?
(a) A dog barked.
(b) The admirer got lost.
(c) The door was locked.
(d) A maid caught the visitor.
3. How did Shonagon say the sky should appear on the fifth day of the Fifth Month?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Brilliantly blue.
(d) Cloudy.
4. What was painted on the sliding screen in the back of the hall at Seiryo Palace?
(a) Dragons.
(b) Stormy sea.
(c) Cherry trees.
(d) Plum blossoms.
5. What did His Majesty ask Shonagon and the others to write down on a folded piece of paper following dinner?
(a) Their names.
(b) Their lineage.
(c) The first ancient poem that came to mind.
(d) A passage from a book of philosophy.
Short Answer Questions
1. What time of the day did Shonagan say was the most beautiful in the spring?
2. Which worm was said to have been begotten by a demon?
3. Who asked Narimasa to arrange a meeting with Shonagon about the small gate?
4. What did common people often add to their speech?
5. What tree did pilgrims returning from Mitake often bring back branches of?
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