- 1. Who is Murasaki Shikibu?
A) A European painter
B) An African explorer
C) A Japanese novelist and poet
D) A Chinese philosopher
- 2. In which century did Murasaki Shikibu complete 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) 9th century
B) 11th century
C) 12th century
D) 10th century
- 3. What is the title by which Murasaki Shikibu is commonly referred to?
A) Duchess Murasaki
B) Queen Murasaki
C) Princess Murasaki
D) Lady Murasaki
- 4. What was Murasaki Shikibu's occupation in the Japanese imperial court?
A) Warrior
B) Blacksmith
C) Lady-in-waiting
D) Fisherman
- 5. Murasaki Shikibu is considered one of the greatest writers of which country?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Japan
D) India
- 6. What literary genre is 'The Tale of Genji' often considered to be?
A) Novel
B) Play
C) Biography
D) Poetry collection
- 7. What is the English translation of 'Murasaki' in Murasaki Shikibu's pen name?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Red
D) Blue
- 8. What is the English translation of 'Genji' in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) Quiet Scholar
B) Shining Prince
C) Mysterious Stranger
D) Dark Warrior
- 9. How many chapters are there in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) 54
B) 100
C) 75
D) 12
- 10. What is considered Murasaki Shikibu's most famous work?
A) Hagoromo
B) The Pillow Book
C) The Tale of Genji
D) Konjaku Monogatari
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