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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 does Komoko say a woman on her own can always do?
(a) Make a living for herself.
(b) Depend on her friends.
(c) Find a roommate.
(d) Get married.

2. What is the weather like outside the night before Shimamura is to return to Tokyo?
(a) It is snowing outside.
(b) It is quite warm outside.
(c) It is very cold outside.
(d) It is raining outside.

3. What can the old woman that Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One of the book tell about him from his physique?
(a) That he works hard.
(b) That he does not drink.
(c) That he is a father.
(d) That he has a weak back.

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

5. In her new home, what must Komako do to save electricity?
(a) Read by candlelight.
(b) Bathe in cold water.
(c) Wash her clothes by hand.
(d) Burn coal for heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako say her diary can confirm?

2. What reason does Komako give Shimamura for staying away from the burning building?

3. What is Komako told about Yukio at the train station?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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