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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 has Komako cataloged since she was a teenager?
(a) The men she has been with.
(b) The short stories and novels she has read.
(c) The movies she has seen.
(d) The animals whe has spotted.

2. What is Shimamura wearing outside?
(a) A trenchcoat.
(b) A robe.
(c) A three-piece suit.
(d) A yukata.

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

4. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?
(a) As unrefined.
(b) As well-practiced.
(c) As the best in town.
(d) As not amateur.

5. Why does Komako bite her arm?
(a) Because Komako wants to make it look like someone attacked her.
(b) Because Komako's body has gone limp.
(c) Because Komako is trying to be funny.
(d) Because Komako wants to scare Shimamura.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?

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

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

5. What does Komako refuse to close one day when she is staying at the inn with Shimamura?

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