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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 mountains.
(b) The train.
(c) Books.
(d) The hot springs.

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

3. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?
(a) His heart.
(b) The thread of fate.
(c) His subconscious.
(d) The forefinger of his left hand.

4. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?
(a) A young and good-looking one.
(b) An experienced one.
(c) One who dances beautifully.
(d) One who is talented musically.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

2. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

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

4. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?

5. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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