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