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

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 E

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 100-115.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which worm was said to have been begotten by a demon?
(a) Inch worm.
(b) Earth worm.
(c) Basket worm.
(d) Silk worm.

2. What color did Shonagon say oxen's bellies should be?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Grey.

3. What color did Shonagon say a cat's back should be?
(a) Grey.
(b) White.
(c) Orange.
(d) Black.

4. During what festival did people decorate with irises?
(a) The Festival of the Third Month.
(b) The Festival of the Eighth Month.
(c) The Festival of the Fifth Month.
(d) The Festival of the First Month.

5. What was the Palace of the First Ward known as?
(a) The Palace of Yesterday.
(b) The Palace of the Future.
(c) The Palace of Tomorrow.
(d) The Palace of Today.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was hung from the pillars of the Empress' palace during the Festival of the Fifth Month?

2. What was the poem Captain Tadanobu was going to recite in "One Day Captain Tadanobu, the Imperial Adviser, Came to Call?"

3. In what month did the peach trees come into bloom?

4. What did the Empress give the old nun?

5. What did Shonagon enjoy seeing men carry to and fro as the Festival approached?

(see the answer key)

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