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

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 B

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 25-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Empress' residence lie in relationship to Seiryo Palace?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) East.
(d) West.

2. What was Yukinari's title?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Controller First Secretary.
(c) Chamberlain.
(d) Middle Counsellor.

3. Which worm was said to have been begotten by a demon?
(a) Silk worm.
(b) Earth worm.
(c) Inch worm.
(d) Basket worm.

4. What tree did people regard as the tree of the Divine Presence?
(a) Cypress.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Sakaki.

5. What was painted on the sliding screen in the back of the hall at Seiryo Palace?
(a) Dragons.
(b) Cherry trees.
(c) Stormy sea.
(d) Plum blossoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shonagon say an ugly preacher might be?

2. What did Shonagon tell the Empress she thought of Yukinari?

3. What did Shonagon say that women at the palace did not do as other women did?

4. What did His Majesty ask Shonagon and the others to write down on a folded piece of paper following dinner?

5. What was the driver of an ox-carriage supposed to look like according to Shonagon?

(see the answer key)

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