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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 can be said of Komako's mood when she is with Shimamura in the first half of Part One of the novel?
(a) Komako hides her moods.
(b) Komako has mood swings.
(c) Komako is happy.
(d) Komako is depressed.

2. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?
(a) Melts his desire for a woman.
(b) Makes him feel guilty.
(c) Stops his heart.
(d) Reminds him of his wife.

3. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?
(a) His courage.
(b) His determination.
(c) His strength.
(d) His honor.

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

5. Why does Komako bite her arm?
(a) Because Komako wants to make it look like someone attacked her.
(b) Because Komako wants to scare Shimamura.
(c) Because Komako's body has gone limp.
(d) Because Komako is trying to be funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?

2. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?

3. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?

4. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?

5. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

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