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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of woman did Shonagon say she couldn't understand anyone loving?
2. What time of day did the Shigei Sha arrive at the Palace to see the Empress?
3. What was pleasing about finding a torn up letter?
4. In "Enviable Things" what hour was it when Shonagon was still only half way to the top of the hill to get to the Upper Shrine?
5. Who was the woman that Nobukata broke off his relationship with due to the gossip of the ladies?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did the Empress laugh when Tozammi brought her the letters about the people at the capital no longer wearing their mourning clothes?
2. Why did Shonagon say festivals held near the palace were distant but near?
3. Why did Shonagon want to change places with the woman she met on her way up the hill to the Upper Shrine?
4. Why did the Chancellor tell the Empress that he must have good karma on the day after the Dedication of the Full Canon?
5. What did Shonagon hope to find out by seeing the Shigei Sha and what conclusion did she come to?
6. Why did Shonagon think it was important to keep ones inkstone and writing utensil in good condition?
7. Why did the Empress think Shonagon was lying when she insisted she was fond of the Empress during her early days as a courtier?
8. Why did Shonagon spend a long time at home after the Chancellor's death?
9. How did people respond to Masahiro being dressed more elegantly than most men and why did they respond that way?
10. Why was Shonagon moved to tears upon witnessing the Emperor paying his respects to the Empress Dowager?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How was Shonagon's life affected by the politics of the time? What impact did they have on her living situation? How did they affect what people thought of her?
Essay Topic 2
What is Shonagon's writing style? What kinds of words did she use? How did she express her opinions?
Essay Topic 3
How did living at court affect Shonagon's view of the world? How did she feel about ordinary, but necessary, things? Was her view of the world realistic?
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