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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 1 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Komako do for a living?
(a) Komako is a teacher.
(b) Komako is a geisha.
(c) Komako is a weaver.
(d) Komako is a writer.

2. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Western dances.
(b) African tribal dance.
(c) Japanese traditional dance.
(d) Chinese dances.

3. What country is "Snow Country" set in?
(a) India.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) Korea.

4. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?
(a) There is a celebration in town.
(b) The weather is to dangerous to travel in.
(c) Shimamura doesn't have enough money.
(d) It is a holiday for the geisha.

5. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?
(a) Friends.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Husband and wife.
(d) Employer and employee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shimamura's first impression of Komako?

2. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?

3. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

4. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?

5. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?

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