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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 Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a doctor.
(b) Yukio's mother is a farmer.
(c) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.
(d) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.

2. How old is Yukio?
(a) Thirty-six.
(b) Twenty-eight.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty-five.

3. What does Komako say her diary can confirm?
(a) How much money she has made working as a geisha.
(b) The date of her night with Shimamura.
(c) The promises Shimamura made her on his last visit.
(d) What the weather has been like any day of the last year.

4. Who does Komako says is entitled to decided when a geisha is dismissed?
(a) The innkeeper.
(b) The guest.
(c) The geisha.
(d) The geisha's guardian.

5. While spending time with Shimamura after they have discussed her diary-keeping, what does Komako seem to be feeling doubtful of?
(a) Whether her reputation is being damaged.
(b) Whether she should stay in the resort town.
(c) Whether she should continue working as a geisha.
(d) Whether it is smart to be with Shimamura.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?

5. What instrument are geisha heard playing by Shimamura and the old woman he meets?

(see the answer key)

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