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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 does Yoko tell Shimamura she feels about Komako?
(a) That she respects Komako.
(b) That she thinks Komako is funny.
(c) That she does not like Komako.
(d) That she distrusts Komako.

2. What can be said of Komako's mood when she is with Shimamura in the first half of Part One of the novel?
(a) Komako is depressed.
(b) Komako has mood swings.
(c) Komako hides her moods.
(d) Komako is happy.

3. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?
(a) The smell of the hot springs.
(b) A beautiful geisha.
(c) The leaves on the mountain.
(d) A quick flowing river.

4. What are Komako's feelings about visiting the cemetery?
(a) Komako is unwilling to go.
(b) Komako is agreeable to going.
(c) Komako is relieved to finally go.
(d) Komako is indifferent about going.

5. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?
(a) Because Shimamura is older than Komako.
(b) Because Shimamura is married.
(c) Because Komako was drunk.
(d) Because Shimamura was too weak to sleep with the geisha.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?

2. Why does Komako bite her arm?

3. What does Komako call home to have delivered?

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

5. What does Shimamura suppose Yoko thinks of Komako?

(see the answer key)

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