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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. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?
(a) To stay the night.
(b) To call a taxi.
(c) To walk home.
(d) To get herself a room at the inn.

2. What skill does Komako tell Shimamura she has one night?
(a) Kite-flying.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Fishing.

3. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?
(a) Because Komako was drunk.
(b) Because Shimamura is older than Komako.
(c) Because Shimamura is married.
(d) Because Shimamura was too weak to sleep with the geisha.

4. What does Shimamura ask Komako about Yoko, which makes her angry?
(a) Whether Komako treats Yoko nicely.
(b) Whether Yoko is single.
(c) Whether Yoko loved Yukio.
(d) Whether Yoko lives alone.

5. What does Komoko say a woman on her own can always do?
(a) Depend on her friends.
(b) Find a roommate.
(c) Make a living for herself.
(d) Get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Shimamura's third visit to the resort town, what food is the innkeeper's wife warming when he arrives at the inn?

2. What does Komako say is the only accomplishment she has had since last seeing Shimamura?

3. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?

4. On the night of the festival, who asks Shimamura whether he ever worries about other people's problems?

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

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