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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 does Shimamura actually look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) The sky.
(b) Yoko's reflection in the window.
(c) The sick man.
(d) Yoko's feet.

2. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) The scenery.
(b) His feet.
(c) A poster.
(d) A newspaper.

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

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

5. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) Twelve feet or more.
(b) Twenty feet.
(c) Fifteen feet.
(d) Ten inches.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?

3. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?

4. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

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

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