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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. What is Komako's purpose in creating her catalog?
(a) Komako will read it as an old woman to remember her youth.
(b) It is like a fun personal game for her.
(c) There is no purpose.
(d) Komako hopes to share it with her children.

2. What is Komako told about Yukio at the train station?
(a) That he is asking to see her.
(b) That Yukio is dying.
(c) That he is marrying Yoko.
(d) That he has recovered from his illness.

3. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?
(a) A singing bird.
(b) A church bell.
(c) A woman's voice.
(d) An alarm.

4. What does Komako say is the only accomplishment she has had since last seeing Shimamura?
(a) Quitting smoking.
(b) Quitting drinking.
(c) Earning her geisha licence.
(d) Writing a story.

5. How old is Yukio?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Thirty-six.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Twenty-five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako think Shimamura should do the day following the festival?

2. In the spring, how long had Shimamura spent in the mountains?

3. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

4. While in his room, whose voice does Shimamura hear calling to Komako from the hallway?

5. Why does Komako decline Shimamura's invitation to take a bath?

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