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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 100-115.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where did the Empress' residence lie in relationship to Seiryo Palace?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) East.
2. In "Things Without Merit" what item did Shonagon say was so vulgar that people wouldn't want her to mention it?
(a) Overcooked seaweed.
(b) Rice starch mixed with water.
(c) Blurred ink on fine paper.
(d) Festival rehearsals.
3. What was hung from the pillars of the Empress' palace during the Festival of the Fifth Month?
(a) Pear blossoms.
(b) Cherry blossoms.
(c) Herbal balls.
(d) Chrysanthemums.
4. Who did Shonagon say would not covet being a member of the Fifth Rank?
(a) Chamberlains of the Sixth Rank.
(b) Priests.
(c) Chamberlains of the Fourth Rank.
(d) Page boys.
5. Who impressed Shonagon with his obeisance to the Chancellor?
(a) Michinaga.
(b) Tadanobu.
(c) Takaie.
(d) The Emperor.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Shonagon say the child who brought a letter to Tozammi's room looked like?
2. What hateful thing did Shonagon say some elderly people did when warming their hands over a brazier?
3. What did one of the women ask the old nun to do, which the Empress found degrading?
4. What were the musicians singing at the rehearsal of the Special Festivals?
5. According to Shonagon, what can't be compared to rain?
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