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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yoko tell Shimamura she feels about Komako?
(a) That she distrusts Komako.
(b) That she thinks Komako is funny.
(c) That she does not like Komako.
(d) That she respects Komako.

2. What does Komako say she will not do with Shimamura again?
(a) Bathe with him.
(b) See him off at the train station.
(c) Talk to him about personal matters.
(d) Sleep with him.

3. On their first full day together, what does Shimamura suggest Komako practice?
(a) The samisen.
(b) The taiko drum.
(c) Occidental dance.
(d) English words.

4. How does Komako practice music?
(a) From scores.
(b) By listening to recordings.
(c) With another geisha.
(d) With a tutor.

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

6. What creature(s) does Shimamura's wife refer to in her warning about the season?
(a) Moths.
(b) Forest spirits.
(c) Rats.
(d) A Dragon.

7. What time in the morning is it when Komako enters Shimamura's room "dead drunk"?
(a) One o'clock.
(b) Six o'clock.
(c) Four o'clock.
(d) Three o'clock.

8. Which of Yoko's features is Komako certain Shimamura likes?
(a) Her lips.
(b) Her figure.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her eyes.

9. Who says Shimamura asks questions he has no business asking?
(a) Yoko.
(b) Kikuyu.
(c) Komako.
(d) Shimamura's wife.

10. What obstacle can the drunken Komako not believe she surpassed on her own to reach Shimamura's room?
(a) The hill to the inn.
(b) A rickety bridge.
(c) The dark hallway.
(d) A locked gate.

11. What kind of grass used to thatch roofs does Shimamura see some women carrying?
(a) Midori grass.
(b) Silver grass.
(c) Kiseki grass.
(d) Kaya grass.

12. Who thought it was a good idea for Yukio and Komako to marry?
(a) Komako's mother.
(b) Yukio himself.
(c) Komako herself.
(d) Yukio's mother.

13. Who does Shimamura notice Komako doesn't mention when she talks about Yukio?
(a) Yoko.
(b) Shimamura.
(c) Komako herself.
(d) The music teacher.

14. At the festival at night, what does Shimamura say is different in the resort town than in Tokyo?
(a) The music.
(b) The spirit of the people.
(c) The air.
(d) The stars.

15. What does Komako say of her work ethic to Shimamura?
(a) Komako envies people who take joy in their work.
(b) Komako has never had to work hard a day in her life.
(c) Komako works just enough to get by.
(d) Komako worked harder than anyone in her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura suppose Yoko thinks of Komako?

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

3. What festival is held in the resort town in February?

4. Who runs up to Komako at the train station?

5. What does Shimamura's wife warn him about the season?

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