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

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 D

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 53-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the Empress was staying in the building of the Empress's Office, what was reported to be in the main room?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A demon.
(c) A rat.
(d) A burglar.

2. What instrument did His Majesty play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Flute.
(c) Harp.
(d) Drum.

3. What hateful thing did Shonagon say some elderly people did when warming their hands over a brazier?
(a) Stretched out their wrinkles.
(b) Rubbed their hands together.
(c) Counted their age spots.
(d) Slept.

4. Who did the Empress refer to as "heavenly maidens floating in the air?"
(a) Her attendants.
(b) Young women at a wedding.
(c) Her daughters.
(d) Little girls at a festival.

5. Who was the nurse in charge of the palace cat?
(a) Lady Myobu.
(b) Lady Uma.
(c) Shonagon.
(d) Okinamaro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was painted on the sliding screen in the back of the hall at Seiryo Palace?

2. What did Yukinari say he could not stand in a woman?

3. Who came out of the house to inquire whether or not "Lord So-and-so's" attendants had arrived yet in the section titled "Once When I Was Passing?"

4. What did the pictures hung for the Perpetual Readings depict?

5. What did the officials carry when they came to thank the Emperor for their new appointments?

(see the answer key)

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