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The Pillow Book by Sei Shōnagon
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Pillow Book'?
A) Shuntaro Tanikawa
B) Sei Shōnagon
C) Yoshida Kenkō
D) Murasaki Shikibu
  • 2. In which period was 'The Pillow Book' written?
A) Meiji
B) Edo
C) Heian
D) Nara
  • 3. The format of 'The Pillow Book' primarily consists of?
A) Letters
B) Lists and essays
C) Dialogue
D) Chronicles
  • 4. Sei Shōnagon was a lady-in-waiting to which Empress?
A) Empress Teishi
B) Empress Akiko
C) Empress Meiji
D) Empress Jingo
  • 5. Which literary work is often compared with 'The Pillow Book'?
A) The History of the Samurai
B) The Chronicles of Japan
C) The Tale of the Heike
D) The Tale of Genji
  • 6. What language is 'The Pillow Book' originally written in?
A) Modern Japanese
B) Chinese
C) Korean
D) Classical Japanese
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic style of 'The Pillow Book'?
A) Witty and personal
B) Formal and detached
C) Scientific and analytical
D) Mythical and allegorical
  • 8. What societal role does 'The Pillow Book' primarily reflect?
A) The role of farmers
B) The role of women at court
C) The role of men in society
D) The role of merchants
  • 9. What does Sei Shōnagon often reflect upon in her writing?
A) Her personal feelings and observations
B) The philosophical ideas of the time
C) Political situations
D) Religious texts
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