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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 does Komako do when Shimamura tries to touch her chest?
(a) Komako crosses her arms in front of her.
(b) Komako yells at Shimamura.
(c) Komako calls for help.
(d) Komako slaps Shimamura.

2. How does Komako feel about leaving Shimamura's room?
(a) Sad.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Relieved.

3. What does Komako make a list of?
(a) Men she likes.
(b) Places she likes.
(c) Animals she likes.
(d) Books she likes.

4. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) His feet.
(b) The scenery.
(c) A poster.
(d) A newspaper.

5. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?
(a) Because Shimamura is married.
(b) Because Shimamura had said they should just be friends.
(c) Because Shimamura doesn't know her well.
(d) Because Shimamura said he disliked her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

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

3. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?

4. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako say she will do until she has recovered from her ailment?

5. What can the old woman that Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One of the book tell about him from his physique?

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