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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 has Komako cataloged since she was a teenager?
(a) The short stories and novels she has read.
(b) The movies she has seen.
(c) The animals whe has spotted.
(d) The men she has been with.

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

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

4. What does Komako think Shimamura should do the day following the festival?
(a) Take a walk with her.
(b) Visit Yoko.
(c) Return to Tokyo.
(d) Explore the countryside.

5. How does Komako practice music?
(a) With a tutor.
(b) From scores.
(c) With another geisha.
(d) By listening to recordings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yoko tell Shimamura she feels about Komako?

2. Who does Shimamura notice at the noodle shop in 'Chijimi country'?

3. Why does the music teacher not teach Komako music?

4. What skill does Komako tell Shimamura she has one night?

5. What does Shimamura's wife say he should take care of in her warning about the season?

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