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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. When Komako comes to Shimamura's room drunk, what does she ask him to cut for her?
(a) A knotted sash.
(b) Her tangled hair.
(c) The strings supporting her hair.
(d) A piece of bread.

2. What does Komako find strange that Shimamura hadn't mentioned?
(a) That Shimamura had seen her at the train station.
(b) That Shimamura is interested in Yoko.
(c) That Shimamura is married.
(d) That Shimamura will be leaving for Tokyo.

3. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?
(a) A local shopkeeper.
(b) The town music teacher.
(c) The town mayor.
(d) The Innkeeper.

4. What reason does the old woman give for Komako having become a geisha?
(a) Komako can find no other work.
(b) Komako is helping to pay medical bills.
(c) Komako has a gift for the arts practiced by geisha.
(d) Komako needs to pay off gambling debts.

5. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?
(a) The radio.
(b) Komako.
(c) His wife.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shimamura suppose Yoko thinks of Komako?

3. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?

4. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?

5. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?

(see the answer key)

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