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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. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?
(a) Because Shimamura was too weak to sleep with the geisha.
(b) Because Shimamura is married.
(c) Because Shimamura is older than Komako.
(d) Because Komako was drunk.

2. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?
(a) Dizziness.
(b) A fever.
(c) A headache.
(d) A stomach ache.

3. What is Komako's complaint when she calls to Shimamura from the hallway?
(a) She is lost.
(b) She hurt herself.
(c) She is cold.
(d) She cannot see.

4. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Western dances.
(b) African tribal dance.
(c) Japanese traditional dance.
(d) Chinese dances.

5. Why does Komako have to leave Shimamura's room before daylight?
(a) So that no one will see her face.
(b) So that she can watch the sun rise.
(c) So that Shimamura can sleep in.
(d) So that she will not be late for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?

2. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?

3. Where does Komako live?

4. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?

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

(see the answer key)

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