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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako say she will do until she has recovered from her ailment?
(a) Lie in Shimamura's bed.
(b) Take a bath.
(c) Sit on the floor.
(d) Wait in the hallway.

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

3. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?
(a) The mountains.
(b) The hot springs.
(c) The train.
(d) Books.

4. How old is Yukio?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Thirty-six.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty-eight.

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

6. 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) Tell his wife about Komako.
(d) Telephone Komako.

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

8. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) One or two feet.
(b) Four or five inches.
(c) Seven or eight feet.
(d) None.

9. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?
(a) That he told nobody about it.
(b) That he remembers it fondly.
(c) That he was not laughing at her.
(d) That he doesn't believe Komako loves him.

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

11. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?
(a) That they would be approving of him.
(b) That they would all be like Komako.
(c) That they are better than other women.
(d) That they hate their jobs.

12. What does Komako do when Shimamura tries to touch her chest?
(a) Komako yells at Shimamura.
(b) Komako calls for help.
(c) Komako slaps Shimamura.
(d) Komako crosses her arms in front of her.

13. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?
(a) The smell of the hot springs.
(b) A beautiful geisha.
(c) A quick flowing river.
(d) The leaves on the mountain.

14. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?
(a) A church bell.
(b) A woman's voice.
(c) An alarm.
(d) A singing bird.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?

2. Why does Komako bite her arm?

3. Who is Yoko accompanied by?

4. What instrument are geisha heard playing by Shimamura and the old woman he meets?

5. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?

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