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