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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 108 - 139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) The scenery.
(c) A poster.
(d) His feet.

2. On their first full day together, what does Shimamura suggest Komako practice?
(a) Occidental dance.
(b) The samisen.
(c) English words.
(d) The taiko drum.

3. What is Komako's room like?
(a) The room is windowless.
(b) The room is neat.
(c) The room is bare.
(d) The room is messy.

4. Who is Kikuyu?
(a) Shimamura's wife.
(b) The music teacher.
(c) A geisha who has left town.
(d) Komako's sister.

5. What is the purpose of the town's February festival?
(a) To welcome the new year.
(b) To bless local wildlife.
(c) To usher in spring.
(d) To ward off evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako insist she and Shimamura do the night before he is to return to Tokyo?

2. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?

3. How does Shimamura claim money has been sent to him?

4. How old is Yukio?

5. What festival is held in the resort town in February?

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