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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 38 - 65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Komako live?
(a) Above a tea house.
(b) A loft in a dilapidated house.
(c) In the inn.
(d) In an apartment with a friend.

2. 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 is happy.
(b) Komako has mood swings.
(c) Komako is depressed.
(d) Komako hides her moods.

3. 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 foggy.
(c) It is raining heavily.
(d) It is clear but cold.

4. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is tired.
(c) She is lucid.
(d) She is drunk.

5. 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 she will not be late for work.
(d) So that Shimamura can sleep in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shimamura wearing outside?

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

3. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?

4. What relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?

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

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