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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 relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?
(a) Friendship.
(b) A romantic relationship.
(c) No relationship at all.
(d) An employer/employee relationship.

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

3. Why does Komako have to leave Shimamura's room before daylight?
(a) So that she can watch the sun rise.
(b) So that no one will see her face.
(c) So that Shimamura can sleep in.
(d) So that she will not be late for work.

4. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?
(a) The weather is to dangerous to travel in.
(b) Shimamura doesn't have enough money.
(c) It is a holiday for the geisha.
(d) There is a celebration in town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?

2. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?

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

4. Why does Komako bite her arm?

5. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?

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