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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. Who is Yoko accompanied by?
(a) A relative.
(b) A child.
(c) A sick man.
(d) A nurse.

2. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?
(a) As not amateur.
(b) As the best in town.
(c) As unrefined.
(d) As well-practiced.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?

3. Who does Shimamura think Komako would be a good companion for?

4. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?

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

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