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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. How is Komako described by the old woman Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One ?
(a) As the best musician around.
(b) As a wonderful dancer.
(c) As popular with men.
(d) As a dangerous woman.

2. In the spring, how long had Shimamura spent in the mountains?
(a) Three days.
(b) One month.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Two weeks.

3. What is Komako's purpose in creating her catalog?
(a) Komako will read it as an old woman to remember her youth.
(b) There is no purpose.
(c) It is like a fun personal game for her.
(d) Komako hopes to share it with her children.

4. What creature(s) does Shimamura's wife refer to in her warning about the season?
(a) Moths.
(b) Forest spirits.
(c) Rats.
(d) A Dragon.

5. What obstacle can the drunken Komako not believe she surpassed on her own to reach Shimamura's room?
(a) A rickety bridge.
(b) A locked gate.
(c) The dark hallway.
(d) The hill to the inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shimamura's first impression of Komako?

2. What does Komako think Shimamura should do the day following the festival?

3. When he feels cold, what does Shimamura decide to do?

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

5. What does Komako have Yoko deliver to Shimamura?

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