- 1. Who is Murasaki Shikibu?
A) A Chinese philosopher
B) A European painter
C) A Japanese novelist and poet
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) Lady Murasaki
B) Duchess Murasaki
C) Princess Murasaki
D) Queen Murasaki
- 4. What was Murasaki Shikibu's occupation in the Japanese imperial court?
A) Fisherman
B) Blacksmith
C) Lady-in-waiting
D) Warrior
- 5. Murasaki Shikibu is considered one of the greatest writers of which country?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Russia
D) China
- 6. What literary genre is 'The Tale of Genji' often considered to be?
A) Novel
B) Biography
C) Play
D) Poetry collection
- 7. What is the English translation of 'Murasaki' in Murasaki Shikibu's pen name?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Blue
- 8. What is the English translation of 'Genji' in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) Dark Warrior
B) Mysterious Stranger
C) Quiet Scholar
D) Shining Prince
- 9. How many chapters are there in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) 12
B) 100
C) 75
D) 54
- 10. What is considered Murasaki Shikibu's most famous work?
A) The Pillow Book
B) Konjaku Monogatari
C) Hagoromo
D) The Tale of Genji
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