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

2. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?
(a) He is stressed.
(b) He is out of control.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is happy.

3. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?
(a) A fishing village.
(b) His home town.
(c) A military base.
(d) A resort town.

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

5. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Japanese traditional dance.
(b) African tribal dance.
(c) Western dances.
(d) Chinese dances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be said of Komako's mood when she is with Shimamura in the first half of Part One of the novel?

2. What does Komako make a list of?

3. What does Komako have to drink after barging into Shimamura's room for the second time?

4. What does Komako do for a living?

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

(see the answer key)

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