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