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

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

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

4. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?
(a) The town music teacher.
(b) The Innkeeper.
(c) The town mayor.
(d) A local shopkeeper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura actually look at during his trip to the resort town?

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

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

4. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

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

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