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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. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako say she will do until she has recovered from her ailment?
(a) Sit on the floor.
(b) Lie in Shimamura's bed.
(c) Wait in the hallway.
(d) Take a bath.

2. 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 is trying to be funny.
(d) Because Komako's body has gone limp.

3. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?
(a) The radio.
(b) His wife.
(c) Komako.
(d) Himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

2. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?

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

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

5. What mode of transportation is Shimamura using to get to the resort town?

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