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