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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. 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.

2. Who is Yoko accompanied by?
(a) A relative.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A child.
(d) A sick man.

3. What does Komoko say a woman on her own can always do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Depend on her friends.
(c) Find a roommate.
(d) Make a living for herself.

4. What does Shimamura's wife say he should take care of in her warning about the season?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His health.
(c) His eating habits.
(d) His bathing habits.

5. What is Komako's room like?
(a) The room is bare.
(b) The room is neat.
(c) The room is messy.
(d) The room is windowless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?

2. What does Shimamura's wife warn him about the season?

3. What does Komako write in her diary?

4. Who has Komako signed a contract with to serve as a geisha?

5. On their first full day together, what does Shimamura suggest Komako practice?

(see the answer key)

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