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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 89 - 108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?
(a) A singing bird.
(b) A woman's voice.
(c) A church bell.
(d) An alarm.

2. What does Komako say is the only accomplishment she has had since last seeing Shimamura?
(a) Quitting drinking.
(b) Earning her geisha licence.
(c) Quitting smoking.
(d) Writing a story.

3. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?
(a) That he told nobody about it.
(b) That he was not laughing at her.
(c) That he remembers it fondly.
(d) That he doesn't believe Komako loves him.

4. What does Komako insist she and Shimamura do the night before he is to return to Tokyo?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Meet with Yoko.
(c) Bathe in the hot springs.
(d) Go drinking.

5. How does Shimamura claim money has been sent to him?
(a) In the mail.
(b) Wired.
(c) Telegraphed.
(d) With a friend just arrived from Tokyo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako write in her diary?

2. Why does Komako bite her arm?

3. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?

4. In her new home, what must Komako do to save electricity?

5. When Shimamura comes back to the resort town for a second time, how many days does Komako say it has been since she and Shimamura were last together?

(see the answer key)

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