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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. What is Komako's purpose in creating her catalog?
(a) It is like a fun personal game for her.
(b) There is no purpose.
(c) Komako hopes to share it with her children.
(d) Komako will read it as an old woman to remember her youth.

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

3. After visiting Komako's room, who does Shimamura meet on his way home?
(a) A blind masseuse.
(b) A geisha.
(c) A housewife.
(d) A Russian peddler.

4. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?
(a) It is foggy.
(b) It is clear but cold.
(c) It is snowing heavily.
(d) It is raining heavily.

5. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?
(a) A beautiful geisha.
(b) The leaves on the mountain.
(c) The smell of the hot springs.
(d) A quick flowing river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako make a list of?

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

3. Why does Komako have to leave Shimamura's room before daylight?

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

5. Who or what appears on Komako's list the most?

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