Japan closed its borders in 1636 and didn't reopen until 1853, re-read the opeing paragraph:

Haiku, the famous short poetic form of Japan, reached its pinnacle in the works of the master Matsuo Bashô (1644-1694). Haiku remains a popular art form today.

When do you think English audiences first got to read Basho's work

A. After the 1850s
B. Before the 1630s
Incorrect
C. During Basho's life (1644-1694)
D. Right after Basho died

Question

Japan closed its borders in 1636 and didn't reopen until 1853, re-read the opeing paragraph: 
 

Haiku, the famous short poetic form of Japan, reached its pinnacle in the works of the master Matsuo Bashô (1644-1694). Haiku remains a popular art form today.

 

When do you think English audiences first got to read Basho's work

	A.	After the 1850s	
	B.	Before the 1630s	
Incorrect
	C.	During Basho's life (1644-1694)	
	D.	Right after Basho died

bunnyzrockgirl · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

C. During Basho's life (1644-1694) link --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuo_Bash%C5%8D where is says, "During his lifetime, Bashō was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as the greatest master of haiku (then called hokku)." Keywords: during his lifetime, C. c:

anonymous · Answer

my teacher said C was the incorrect answer @Ms.Snuggles soo ill try A

anonymous · Answer

It's (A) because during his life, Japan was closed off and no one would be able to enter, Before 1630 would mean before the works were created, and it was a while after he died that Japan opened again so not right after.