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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. What is Komako told about Yukio at the train station?
(a) That Yukio is dying.
(b) That he is marrying Yoko.
(c) That he is asking to see her.
(d) That he has recovered from his illness.

2. What does Komako have to drink after barging into Shimamura's room for the second time?
(a) Wine.
(b) Sake.
(c) Tea.
(d) Water.

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

4. How many times has Komako visited Yukio's grave?
(a) Three or four times.
(b) Never.
(c) Only once.
(d) Twelve times.

5. Why does Komako decline Shimamura's invitation to take a bath?
(a) Komako fears that she will catch a cold.
(b) Komako had already taken a bath.
(c) Komako is angry with Shimamura.
(d) Komako fears that someone might see her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Komako bite her arm?

2. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?

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

4. What does Yoko tell Shimamura she feels about Komako?

5. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?

(see the answer key)

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