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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. Where does Komako tell Yoko she had considered going when they met early in this section?
(a) To the doctor.
(b) To the hairdresser.
(c) To the cemetary.
(d) To the hot springs.

2. What is the weather like outside the night before Shimamura is to return to Tokyo?
(a) It is quite warm outside.
(b) It is very cold outside.
(c) It is snowing outside.
(d) It is raining outside.

3. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?
(a) Her friends.
(b) A lover.
(c) A patron.
(d) Some travelers.

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

5. What does Shimamura wonder about when he's on the train?
(a) Whether Yoko loves Yukio.
(b) Whether the train will reach Tokyo on time
(c) Whether Yukio is dead.
(d) Whether the weather will stay clear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?

2. Who saw Komako off when she left for geisha training?

3. What does Komako say repeatedly when she and Shimamura return to his room after their night out?

4. What sport does Komako say she enjoys?

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

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