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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mode of transportation is Shimamura using to get to the resort town?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A ship.
(c) A train.
(d) An automobile.

2. Who does Komako says is entitled to decided when a geisha is dismissed?
(a) The guest.
(b) The geisha's guardian.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) The geisha.

3. What does Shimamura actually look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) Yoko's reflection in the window.
(b) The sky.
(c) The sick man.
(d) Yoko's feet.

4. What does Komako tell Shimamura had worried her for a time?
(a) That she would have to leave the resort town.
(b) That she was pregnant.
(c) That her mother hated her.
(d) That she was losing her mind.

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

6. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a doctor.
(b) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.
(c) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.
(d) Yukio's mother is a farmer.

7. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?
(a) Patience.
(b) Respect.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Honesty.

8. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?
(a) Slowly in a meandering way.
(b) He runs down at full speed.
(c) Quickly, but tripping over his feet.
(d) Marching with determination.

9. How does Komako feel reading some of the things she has written in her diary?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Amused.
(d) Ashamed.

10. How is Komako described by the old woman Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One ?
(a) As the best musician around.
(b) As popular with men.
(c) As a wonderful dancer.
(d) As a dangerous woman.

11. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?
(a) His courage.
(b) His honor.
(c) His determination.
(d) His strength.

12. 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 does not drink.
(b) That he works hard.
(c) That he has a weak back.
(d) That he is a father.

13. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?
(a) It is a holiday for the geisha.
(b) Shimamura doesn't have enough money.
(c) There is a celebration in town.
(d) The weather is to dangerous to travel in.

14. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?
(a) Movies.
(b) His dance research.
(c) His trips to the resort town.
(d) Reading books set abroad.

15. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?
(a) She is lucid.
(b) She is ill.
(c) She is drunk.
(d) She is tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. While spending time with Shimamura after they have discussed her diary-keeping, what does Komako seem to be feeling doubtful of?

2. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?

3. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?

4. 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?

5. Why does Komako bite her arm?

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