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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 156-185.
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 burglar.
(b) A rat.
(c) A demon.
(d) A ghost.
2. What kind of vehicle did Shonagon say one should be on one's guard when traveling by?
(a) Palm leaf carriage.
(b) Foot.
(c) Oxen cart.
(d) Boat.
3. What tree did pilgrims returning from Mitake often bring back branches of?
(a) Cypress.
(b) Sakaki.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Orange.
4. What did the bedraggled and injured dog do that convinced Shonagon he was Okinamaro?
(a) Place his head in Shonagon's lap.
(b) Shed a flood of tears.
(c) Bark at the cat.
(d) Wag his tail at the mention of his name.
5. What was rare in a servant according to the section titled "Rare Things?"
(a) One who was pleasant to his master.
(b) One who was cruel.
(c) One who was intelligent.
(d) One who was well-dressed.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the residence of the Major Captain of the Smaller Palace of the First Ward called?
2. What did His Majesty ask Shonagon and the others to write down on a folded piece of paper following dinner?
3. What ruined the cherry blossoms used to decorate for the Dedication of the Full Canon?
4. When Shonagon went to a temple for a retreat and was kneeling to pray, what did a priest bring her?
5. What caused the lamp to tip when Masahiro was responsible for filling the lamps with oil?
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