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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?
(a) His honor.
(b) His strength.
(c) His courage.
(d) His determination.

2. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?
(a) The forefinger of his left hand.
(b) His heart.
(c) The thread of fate.
(d) His subconscious.

3. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) Four or five inches.
(b) None.
(c) One or two feet.
(d) Seven or eight feet.

4. Who or what appears on Komako's list the most?
(a) Horses.
(b) Romances.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Shimamura.

5. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?
(a) Telephone Komako.
(b) Write to Komako.
(c) Tell his wife about Komako.
(d) Think about Komako.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?

2. What is the temperature in snow country?

3. What country is "Snow Country" set in?

4. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?

5. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?

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