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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. How does Komako feel reading some of the things she has written in her diary?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Amused.

2. 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.

3. How is Komako described by the old woman Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One ?
(a) As a wonderful dancer.
(b) As the best musician around.
(c) As popular with men.
(d) As a dangerous woman.

4. What disease does Yukio, the music teacher's son, suffer from?
(a) Intestinal tuberculosis.
(b) Small pox.
(c) Spanish Influenza.
(d) Cancer.

5. What does Komako have to drink after barging into Shimamura's room for the second time?
(a) Water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Sake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?

2. Who does Shimamura think Komako would be a good companion for?

3. What does Komako intend to do with her diary before she dies?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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