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. What did Yukinari say he could not stand in a woman?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Large feet.
(c) Unkempt hair.
(d) An unattractive voice.

2. What did Shonagon say a woman's house should look like when she lived alone?
(a) Dilapidated.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Organized.
(d) Clean but simple.

3. In the section titled "Once When Her Majesty Was Residing" what did the ladies-in-waiting build in the garden?
(a) A sculpture of a bird.
(b) A small building.
(c) A snow mountain.
(d) A flower bed.

4. What time of day did the Shigei Sha arrive at the Palace to see the Empress?
(a) Early in the morning.
(b) Midday.
(c) Early evening.
(d) Late at night.

5. What did Shonagon say an ugly preacher might be?
(a) Interesting.
(b) A source of sin.
(c) Successful.
(d) A deterrent of sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shonagon tell the Empress she thought of Yukinari?

2. What does Shonagon say was depressing for a messenger who brought a gift to a house where a child was just born?

3. Which of the people associated with ox carts were to be dressed well?

4. What color did Shonagon say oxen's bellies should be?

5. Who did the Empress suggest Shonagon ask for advice about how to respond to the package from Yukinari?

(see the answer key)

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