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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.
(b) Yukio's mother is a farmer.
(c) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.
(d) Yukio's mother is a doctor.

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

3. What does Komako do for a living?
(a) Komako is a writer.
(b) Komako is a geisha.
(c) Komako is a teacher.
(d) Komako is a weaver.

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

5. In the spring, how long had Shimamura spent in the mountains?
(a) Three days.
(b) One month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Seven days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shimamura claim money has been sent to him?

2. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?

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

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

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

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