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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. Who is Yoko accompanied by?
(a) A child.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A relative.
(d) A sick man.

2. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?
(a) Reminds him of his wife.
(b) Stops his heart.
(c) Melts his desire for a woman.
(d) Makes him feel guilty.

3. What does Shimamura wonder about when he's on the train?
(a) Whether the train will reach Tokyo on time
(b) Whether the weather will stay clear.
(c) Whether Yukio is dead.
(d) Whether Yoko loves Yukio.

4. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?
(a) His trips to the resort town.
(b) His dance research.
(c) Movies.
(d) Reading books set abroad.

5. On the night of the festival, who asks Shimamura whether he ever worries about other people's problems?
(a) Kikuyu.
(b) Komako.
(c) A beggar woman.
(d) Yoko.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?

2. Who saw Komako off when she left for geisha training?

3. What reason does Komako have for saying she hates people from Tokyo?

4. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?

5. Why does Komako decline Shimamura's invitation to take a bath?

(see the answer key)

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