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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 Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?
(a) A woman's voice.
(b) A singing bird.
(c) A church bell.
(d) An alarm.

2. What does Komako do for a living?
(a) Komako is a teacher.
(b) Komako is a weaver.
(c) Komako is a geisha.
(d) Komako is a writer.

3. What can the old woman that Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One of the book tell about him from his physique?
(a) That he is a father.
(b) That he has a weak back.
(c) That he works hard.
(d) That he does not drink.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?

2. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

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

4. What does Komako find strange that Shimamura hadn't mentioned?

5. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?

(see the answer key)

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