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