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The Quiz (Part Two)

Note: These are the six questions that made up the second part of my Website 10th Anniversary Contest (in April 2007). That part of the contest is now finished, but I am leaving the quiz here in place so that anybody can work their way through it ... for fun!

Note: this set of questions is not going to stay 'frozen'. I have prepared alternate questions, and will rotate them through this page during the three month course of this event. If you get stumped by something, don't abandon hope of winning a print - just return here later, and wait until that particular question is replaced by another ...

• Question #1
• Question #2
• Question #3
• Question #4
• Question #5
• Question #6

Question #1 : Surimono Albums (1999~2003)

Looking at all 50 surimono prints together it is clear that each set has a seasonal stream - from early in the year through to winter. But many viewers don't realize that there are also vertical patterns. Which of the following is false?

All the prints in column two are 'bijin-ga'. All the prints in column five are fan prints. All the prints in column six are nature prints. All the prints in column eight are shades of 'sumi'.

Question #2 : Beauties of Four Seasons (2004)

Which one of the Beauties prints has the largest number of printing impressions?

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Question #3 : Hanga Treasure Chest (2005)

Which designer is represented the most times in this series?

Hiroshige Dave Bull Hokusai Hakamada Sekka

Question #4 : Kaigetsudo Scroll Project (2006)

The printing paper was so large it was difficult to align properly with the registration marks. What substance did I brush on the corner of each sheet, to help mitigate this problem?

Lacquer Nail Polish Shellac Varnish

Question #5 : Hyakunin Isshu Poetry series (1989~1998)

Which of the ten sets of ten prints in my series have no emperor?

Sets 4 and 9 Sets 5 and 7 Sets 4, 7 and 9 Sets 5 and 10

Question #6 : Hanga Small Print Collection (2006)

Which designer is represented the most times in this series?

Hiroshige Dave Bull Hokusai Eitaku

When you think all your answers are correct, send them off with this button ... If any are wrong, you will have a chance to start over; if they are all OK, you will be allowed to enter the draw for one of the prints ... Thank you for trying!