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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 53-69.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the section titled "It Was During One of Her Majesty's Periods of Residence," what did the women go outside to see in the early morning?
(a) Geese passing overhead.
(b) The moon.
(c) A parade.
(d) An approaching storm.
2. What does Shonagon say was depressing for a messenger who brought a gift to a house where a child was just born?
(a) The messenger was ignored.
(b) No reward was given.
(c) The child had died.
(d) The gift was returned unopened.
3. What dried plant evoked a memory from the past in the section titled "Things That Arouse a Fond Memory From the Past?"
(a) Cherry blossom.
(b) Hollyhock.
(c) Rose.
(d) Violet.
4. What was painted on the screens carried in the Empress's apartments on the day after the Naming of the Buddhas?
(a) The sea.
(b) Hell.
(c) Heaven.
(d) A temple.
5. What did Shonagon enjoy seeing men carry to and fro as the Festival approached?
(a) Loaves of bread.
(b) Decorations for the palace.
(c) Rolls of material.
(d) Flowers for the ladies.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was rare in a servant according to the section titled "Rare Things?"
2. How did Shonagon say the sky should appear on the fifth day of the Fifth Month?
3. In the section titled "Once When Her Majesty Was Residing" what did the ladies-in-waiting build in the garden?
4. In "A Lover's Visit," what did Shonagon find irritating about servants who arrived with the lover?
5. Who brought a Chamberlain who belonged to the Imperial Guard a cup of wine when he brought a message to an Imperial consort?
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