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