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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. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?
(a) A headache.
(b) A fever.
(c) A stomach ache.
(d) Dizziness.

2. How does Komako feel about leaving Shimamura's room?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Sad.
(d) Reluctant.

3. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?
(a) Reading books set abroad.
(b) His trips to the resort town.
(c) Movies.
(d) His dance research.

4. What does Komako intend to do with her diary before she dies?
(a) Bury it.
(b) Donate it to a museum.
(c) Give it to her children.
(d) Burn it.

5. What is the weather like outside the night before Shimamura is to return to Tokyo?
(a) It is snowing outside.
(b) It is very cold outside.
(c) It is raining outside.
(d) It is quite warm outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Komako practice music?

2. How does Komako feel reading some of the things she has written in her diary?

3. What does Komoko say a woman on her own can always do?

4. Where does Komako tell Yoko she had considered going when they met early in this section?

5. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

(see the answer key)

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