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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 Komako make a list of?
(a) Books she likes.
(b) Men she likes.
(c) Places she likes.
(d) Animals she likes.

2. 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 works hard.
(b) That he does not drink.
(c) That he has a weak back.
(d) That he is a father.

3. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?
(a) The town music teacher.
(b) The town mayor.
(c) The Innkeeper.
(d) A local shopkeeper.

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

5. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is out of control.
(d) He is stressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Komako's purpose in creating her catalog?

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

3. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?

4. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?

5. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

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