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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 do Shimamura and Komako see plunge through the flames of the burning building?
(a) A woman's body.
(b) An angel.
(c) A cat.
(d) A falling support beam.

2. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?
(a) A bather at the hot springs.
(b) A patron of a bar.
(c) A maid.
(d) A geisha.

3. What does Shimamura become "strangely reluctant" to do after he learns of Yoko's new job?
(a) Speak to Yoko.
(b) Leave his room at the inn.
(c) Invite Komoko to the inn.
(d) Go shopping in town.

4. What answer does Komako give to Shimamura's questions about her engagement?
(a) Komako is engaged.
(b) Komako hopes to get married someday.
(c) Komako might be forced get married.
(d) Komako is not engaged.

5. What reason does Shimamura give Komako for his third visit to the resort town?
(a) Shimamura was called to the area by a sick friend.
(b) Shimamura is visiting the hotsprings for his health.
(c) Shimamura is there to see Komako.
(d) Shimamura needed to get away from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chijimi?

2. Who says Komako is "a good girl"?

3. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?

4. What occupational ambition did Yoko have in the past?

5. What time in the morning is it when Komako enters Shimamura's room "dead drunk"?

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