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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 89 - 108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mode of transportation is Shimamura using to get to the resort town?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A train.
(c) A ship.
(d) An automobile.

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

3. On their first full day together, what does Shimamura suggest Komako practice?
(a) The taiko drum.
(b) Occidental dance.
(c) English words.
(d) The samisen.

4. Why does Komako bite her arm?
(a) Because Komako is trying to be funny.
(b) Because Komako's body has gone limp.
(c) Because Komako wants to make it look like someone attacked her.
(d) Because Komako wants to scare Shimamura.

5. What song do children sing during the February festival?
(a) The dancing dragon song.
(b) The bird chasing song.
(c) A song about snow flakes.
(d) "Bright new year"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako do for a living?

2. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?

3. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

4. How does Shimamura describe the voice that he hears calling to Komako from the hallway?

5. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?

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