- 1. Who is Murasaki Shikibu?
A) A Japanese novelist and poet
B) A European painter
C) A Chinese philosopher
D) An African explorer
- 2. In which century did Murasaki Shikibu complete 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) 12th century
B) 9th century
C) 11th century
D) 10th century
- 3. What is the title by which Murasaki Shikibu is commonly referred to?
A) Queen Murasaki
B) Lady Murasaki
C) Princess Murasaki
D) Duchess Murasaki
- 4. What was Murasaki Shikibu's occupation in the Japanese imperial court?
A) Lady-in-waiting
B) Fisherman
C) Blacksmith
D) Warrior
- 5. Murasaki Shikibu is considered one of the greatest writers of which country?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Russia
D) India
- 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) Purple
B) Green
C) Red
D) Blue
- 8. What is the English translation of 'Genji' in 'The Tale of Genji'?
A) Shining Prince
B) Mysterious Stranger
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) Konjaku Monogatari
B) The Tale of Genji
C) The Pillow Book
D) Hagoromo
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