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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 65 - 87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?
(a) That they hate their jobs.
(b) That they are better than other women.
(c) That they would all be like Komako.
(d) That they would be approving of him.

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

4. What instrument are geisha heard playing by Shimamura and the old woman he meets?
(a) The samisen.
(b) The harp.
(c) The flute.
(d) The taiko drum.

5. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?
(a) He runs down at full speed.
(b) Quickly, but tripping over his feet.
(c) Slowly in a meandering way.
(d) Marching with determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako find strange that Shimamura hadn't mentioned?

2. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?

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

4. After visiting Komako's room, who does Shimamura meet on his way home?

5. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?

(see the answer key)

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