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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 insect did Shonagon compare the flageolet to?
2. Who came to check on the Empress due to the heavy snow even though it was an abstinence day?
3. What sounded different in the Time Office in "While We Were in Mourning for the Chancellor?"
4. Who remarked to all the ladies gathered in the corridor to watch that it "must make [them] laugh to see the foolish old man?"
5. In "On the Last Day of the Second Month," who was present at court that made Shonagon worry about her response to the note she received at the Black Door?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was Shonagon moved to tears upon witnessing the Emperor paying his respects to the Empress Dowager?
2. Why did Shonagon say that no one pays attention to a Palace Chaplain when he walks by?
3. Why did Shonagon spend a long time at home after the Chancellor's death?
4. Why did the Empress keep the note Yukinari sent with the square cakes?
5. Why did the priest tell the women to keep talking all night after overhearing their conversation about where the wood for the Chamberlains' batons come from and talking about the names of clothing?
6. Why was Nobukata offended when Shonagon teased him about liking to have a place to lie down and rest?
7. Why did Shonagon think it was important to keep ones inkstone and writing utensil in good condition?
8. Why did the Empress laugh when Tozammi brought her the letters about the people at the capital no longer wearing their mourning clothes?
9. Why did Shonagon say festivals held near the palace were distant but near?
10. Why did the Chancellor tell the Empress that he must have good karma on the day after the Dedication of the Full Canon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What was Shonagon's relationship with Tanadobu? How did the two treat each other? How did Shonagon feel about him? How did he feel about her?
Essay Topic 2
Midway through the book we see a shift in Shonagon's writing style to a more developed style of prose. Describe the shift. What changes in her writing style? What does it reveal about Shonagon?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the interaction between members of the royal family. What preparations were made for visits? How did the family members treat each other? What role did their formal positions play in their interactions?
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