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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 53-69.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. During what cool month of heavy showers and fierce winds did Shonagon like to nap?
(a) The Third Month.
(b) The Fifth Month.
(c) The Seventh Month.
(d) The Ninth Month.
2. What color was the lute Shonagon saw the Empress holding in the section called "A Group of Senior Courtiers?"
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Silver.
(d) Brown.
3. What did Shonagon tell the Empress she thought of Yukinari?
(a) He was foolish.
(b) He was unusual.
(c) He was handsome.
(d) He was cruel.
4. What was Yukinari's title?
(a) Chamberlain.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Middle Counsellor.
(d) Controller First Secretary.
5. What kind of carriage was supposed to move slowly according to Shonagon?
(a) Palm-leaf.
(b) Horse drawn.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Wickerwork.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "A Lover's Visit," what did Shonagon find irritating about servants who arrived with the lover?
2. What item did Shonagon send to Normitsu in response to his letter asking if he could tell Tadanobu where she was?
3. Where did the Empress' residence lie in relationship to Seiryo Palace?
4. Which of the people associated with ox carts were to be dressed well?
5. What tree's blossoms did Shonagon consider prosaic and vulgar, but later changed her mind about?
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