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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 hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?
(a) A church bell.
(b) An alarm.
(c) A woman's voice.
(d) A singing bird.

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

3. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?
(a) The innkeeper.
(b) A maid.
(c) Komako.
(d) A restaurant owner.

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

5. What relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?
(a) An employer/employee relationship.
(b) Friendship.
(c) A romantic relationship.
(d) No relationship at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?

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

3. What is the temperature in snow country?

4. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

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

(see the answer key)

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