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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. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) Four or five inches.
(b) One or two feet.
(c) None.
(d) Seven or eight feet.

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

3. Where does Shimamura tell the young geisha he has to go in order to collect his money?
(a) The bank.
(b) The post office.
(c) The library.
(d) The train station.

4. What is Shimamura's first impression of Komako?
(a) Of confidence.
(b) Of cleanliness.
(c) Of beauty.
(d) Of ignorance.

5. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?
(a) It is snowing heavily.
(b) It is raining heavily.
(c) It is foggy.
(d) It is clear but cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?

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

3. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?

4. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?

5. What is the temperature in snow country?

(see the answer key)

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