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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 cemetary.
(c) To the hot springs.
(d) To the hairdresser.

2. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?
(a) Tell his wife about Komako.
(b) Think about Komako.
(c) Write to Komako.
(d) Telephone Komako.

3. Who or what appears on Komako's list the most?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Shimamura.
(c) Romances.
(d) Horses.

4. Why does Komako bite her arm?
(a) Because Komako's body has gone limp.
(b) Because Komako wants to scare Shimamura.
(c) Because Komako wants to make it look like someone attacked her.
(d) Because Komako is trying to be funny.

5. When Komako comes to Shimamura's room drunk, what does she ask him to cut for her?
(a) A piece of bread.
(b) A knotted sash.
(c) Her tangled hair.
(d) The strings supporting her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like outside the night before Shimamura is to return to Tokyo?

2. Where does Komako live?

3. What does Komako say her diary can confirm?

4. What does Shimamura actually look at during his trip to the resort town?

5. What does Komako call home to have delivered?

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