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A Mountain to the North, a Lake to the South, Paths to the West, a River to the East Quiz

László Krasznahorkai

This Study Guide consists of approximately 48 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Mountain to the North, a Lake to the South, Paths to the West, a River to the East.

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Chapters II – XIII

Chapters XIV – XXII

Chapters XXIII – XXXI

Chapters XXXII – XXXVIII

Chapters XXXIX – L

Symbols and Symbolism

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László Krasznahorkai

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was significant about the large ginkgo tree? (from Chapters II – XIII )

It seemed to serve as a guide for the grandson of Prince Genji when he arrived.

It had been struck by lightning and split into two trunks.

It was believed to grant wishes to those who sat beneath it.

It was the final resting place of a revered monk.

2.

What relieved the grandson of Prince Genji while he was in the sutra repository? (from Chapters XXIII – XXXI )

He found a glass of water.

He found a letter addressed to him.

He heard voices of monks approaching.

He discovered a hidden exit.

3.

What message were the mountains said to be communicating to the grandson of Prince Genji as he approached the monastery? (from Chapters XIV – XXII )

A reminder to turn back and return to the city.

An ominous message that he did not pay attention to.

A warning that a storm was approaching soon.

A call to seek out other pilgrims on the road.

4.

What was special about the hidden garden? (from Chapters XXXIX – L )

It was so beautiful that anyone who saw it would prefer silence to describing it.

It contained rare flowers that bloomed only once every century.

It could only be entered by those who had taken vows.

It was guarded day and night by monks.

5.

What were the “four great prescriptions” for the monastery’s location? (from Chapters XXIII – XXXI )

A shrine to the north, a plain to the south, mountains to the west, and farmland to the east.

A forest to the north, a desert to the south, a temple to the west, and a village to the east.

A city to the north, a harbor to the south, a bridge to the west, and fields to the east.

A mountain to the north, a lake to the south, paths to the west, and a river to the east.

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