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

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 G

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 156-185.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did one of the women ask the old nun to do, which the Empress found degrading?
(a) Sing and dance.
(b) Clean their clothing.
(c) Cook a meal.
(d) Bow.

2. What did the High Priestess travel in during the Return Procession from Kamo?
(a) Palanquin.
(b) Oxen cart.
(c) Palm leaf carriage.
(d) Wicker-work carriage.

3. What was the spirit of the Captain from the Inner Palace Guards said to be haunting?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A path leading to the garden.
(c) The Palace.
(d) A temple.

4. What temple did the Chancellor order the Dedication of the Full Canon to take place in?
(a) Chisoku Temple.
(b) Haze Temple.
(c) Shakuzen Temple.
(d) UrinTemple.

5. What was the old nun who came on the second day of the Perpetual Readings asking for?
(a) New clothes.
(b) Leftovers from the altar.
(c) A job.
(d) A place to stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of vehicle did Shonagon say one should be on one's guard when traveling by?

2. Which of these was included in the list of things that had lost their power?

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

4. To whom did the Emperor pay his respects when he returned from his visit to Yawata?

5. What caused the lamp to tip when Masahiro was responsible for filling the lamps with oil?

(see the answer key)

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