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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 139 - 172.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Yoko in the fire?
(a) Yoko's leg is burned.
(b) Yoko sees a vision of Yukio.
(c) Yoko dies.
(d) Yoko saves a child.

2. When Shimamura comes back to the resort town for a second time, how many days does Komako say it has been since she and Shimamura were last together?
(a) One hundred and ninety-nine days.
(b) Three-hundred and seven days.
(c) Thirty days.
(d) Ninety days.

3. Who does Shimamura think Komako would be a good companion for?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) He himself.
(d) His daughter.

4. What kind of grass used to thatch roofs does Shimamura see some women carrying?
(a) Silver grass.
(b) Kiseki grass.
(c) Midori grass.
(d) Kaya grass.

5. How does Shimamura describe Komako's cataloging?
(a) As a dull pastime.
(b) As an adorable endeavor.
(c) As wasted efforts.
(d) As a sensible practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shimamura describe the voice that he hears calling to Komako from the hallway?

2. Who has Komako signed a contract with to serve as a geisha?

3. On the mornings she is at Shimamura's, what does Komako sometimes do?

4. Who or what appears on Komako's list the most?

5. Who does Shimamura hear Komako discussing her fee with?

(see the answer key)

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