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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's wife warn him about the season?
(a) That it is "egg-laying" season.
(b) That there are several "bad luck days" ahead.
(c) That it gets cold quickly at night.
(d) That it is the season when sickness spreads easily.

2. Why does Komako decline Shimamura's invitation to take a bath?
(a) Komako had already taken a bath.
(b) Komako fears that she will catch a cold.
(c) Komako is angry with Shimamura.
(d) Komako fears that someone might see her.

3. What does Komako write in her diary?
(a) Stories and poetry.
(b) Everything about herself.
(c) Notes about her patrons.
(d) Weather reports.

4. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) Ten inches.
(b) Twenty feet.
(c) Fifteen feet.
(d) Twelve feet or more.

5. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) A neighboring village.
(c) Osaka.
(d) Niigata.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako intend to do with her diary before she dies?

2. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?

3. When Komako comes to Shimamura's room drunk, what does she ask him to cut for her?

4. Who is Kikuyu?

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

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