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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?
(a) Write to Komako.
(b) Think about Komako.
(c) Telephone Komako.
(d) Tell his wife about Komako.

2. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?
(a) Melts his desire for a woman.
(b) Makes him feel guilty.
(c) Reminds him of his wife.
(d) Stops his heart.

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

4. What is Shimamura wearing outside?
(a) A trenchcoat.
(b) A yukata.
(c) A robe.
(d) A three-piece suit.

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

6. How does Komako feel about leaving Shimamura's room?
(a) Sad.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Reluctant.

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

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

9. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?
(a) A stomach ache.
(b) A fever.
(c) Dizziness.
(d) A headache.

10. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?
(a) Employer and employee.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Friends.
(d) Husband and wife.

11. What country is "Snow Country" set in?
(a) China.
(b) Japan.
(c) India.
(d) Korea.

12. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?
(a) One who is talented musically.
(b) A young and good-looking one.
(c) One who dances beautifully.
(d) An experienced one.

13. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?
(a) Gentlemanly.
(b) Not very nicely.
(c) Inappropriately.
(d) Aggressively.

14. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?
(a) Because Shimamura is married.
(b) Because Shimamura had said they should just be friends.
(c) Because Shimamura doesn't know her well.
(d) Because Shimamura said he disliked her.

15. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?
(a) Osaka.
(b) A neighboring village.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Niigata.

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. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?

3. What disease does Yukio, the music teacher's son, suffer from?

4. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?

5. What is the temperature in snow country?

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