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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 108 - 139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?
(a) Niigata.
(b) Osaka.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) A neighboring village.

2. What does Shimamura wonder about when he's on the train?
(a) Whether Yoko loves Yukio.
(b) Whether Yukio is dead.
(c) Whether the weather will stay clear.
(d) Whether the train will reach Tokyo on time

3. What does Komako have Yoko deliver to Shimamura?
(a) A book about dancing.
(b) A boxed lunch.
(c) A note.
(d) A bottle of sake.

4. How does Komako practice music?
(a) With a tutor.
(b) By listening to recordings.
(c) From scores.
(d) With another geisha.

5. When Komako comes to Shimamura's room drunk, what does she ask him to cut for her?
(a) The strings supporting her hair.
(b) A knotted sash.
(c) Her tangled hair.
(d) A piece of bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?

2. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?

3. Who runs up to Komako at the train station?

4. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?

5. Where does Shimamura tell the young geisha he has to go in order to collect his money?

(see the answer key)

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