- 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) 12th century
B) 9th century
C) 10th century
D) 11th century
- 3. What is the title by which Murasaki Shikibu is commonly referred to?
A) Duchess Murasaki
B) Princess Murasaki
C) Lady Murasaki
D) Queen Murasaki
- 4. What was Murasaki Shikibu's occupation in the Japanese imperial court?
A) Warrior
B) Fisherman
C) Blacksmith
D) Lady-in-waiting
- 5. Murasaki Shikibu is considered one of the greatest writers of which country?
A) Russia
B) India
C) Japan
D) China
- 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) Red
B) Blue
C) Purple
D) Green
- 8. What is the English translation of 'Genji' in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) Mysterious Stranger
B) Shining Prince
C) Quiet Scholar
D) Dark Warrior
- 9. How many chapters are there in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) 100
B) 54
C) 12
D) 75
- 10. What is considered Murasaki Shikibu's most famous work?
A) The Pillow Book
B) Hagoromo
C) The Tale of Genji
D) Konjaku Monogatari
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