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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. How does Komako practice music?
(a) From scores.
(b) With a tutor.
(c) By listening to recordings.
(d) With another geisha.

2. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?
(a) He is stressed.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is out of control.

3. Who saw Komako off when she left for geisha training?
(a) Only Yoko.
(b) Only the music teacher.
(c) Only Yukio.
(d) Nobody.

4. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?
(a) Because Shimamura said he disliked her.
(b) Because Shimamura doesn't know her well.
(c) Because Shimamura had said they should just be friends.
(d) Because Shimamura is married.

5. Where does Shimamura tell the young geisha he has to go in order to collect his money?
(a) The library.
(b) The post office.
(c) The train station.
(d) The bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura ask Komako about Yoko, which makes her angry?

2. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?

3. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?

4. What does Shimamura become "strangely reluctant" to do after he learns of Yoko's new job?

5. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?

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