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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 1 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?
(a) The hot springs.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The train.
(d) Books.

2. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.
(b) Yukio's mother is a farmer.
(c) Yukio's mother is a doctor.
(d) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.

3. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Chinese dances.
(b) Western dances.
(c) Japanese traditional dance.
(d) African tribal dance.

4. Who does Shimamura think Komako would be a good companion for?
(a) His wife.
(b) He himself.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughter.

5. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?
(a) Brother and sister.
(b) Friends.
(c) Husband and wife.
(d) Employer and employee.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring, how long had Shimamura spent in the mountains?

2. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?

3. What is the name of the mountain range that surrounds the resort town?

4. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?

5. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?

(see the answer key)

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