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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. In her new home, what must Komako do to save electricity?
(a) Wash her clothes by hand.
(b) Read by candlelight.
(c) Bathe in cold water.
(d) Burn coal for heat.

2. What is Komako's complaint when she calls to Shimamura from the hallway?
(a) She cannot see.
(b) She is lost.
(c) She hurt herself.
(d) She is cold.

3. What is the weather like outside the night before Shimamura is to return to Tokyo?
(a) It is raining outside.
(b) It is snowing outside.
(c) It is quite warm outside.
(d) It is very cold outside.

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

5. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?
(a) Slowly in a meandering way.
(b) He runs down at full speed.
(c) Marching with determination.
(d) Quickly, but tripping over his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After visiting Komako's room, who does Shimamura meet on his way home?

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

3. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

4. What does Komako think Shimamura should do the day following the festival?

5. What country is "Snow Country" set in?

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