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