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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) Books.
(c) The train.
(d) The mountains.

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

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

4. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?
(a) Respect.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Patience.
(d) Honesty.

5. What is the temperature in snow country?
(a) Below zero.
(b) Ten degrees.
(c) Unseasonably warm.
(d) Minus twenty degrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?

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

3. What relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?

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

5. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?

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