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

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

4. What does Shimamura ask Komako about Yoko, which makes her angry?
(a) Whether Yoko lives alone.
(b) Whether Yoko loved Yukio.
(c) Whether Yoko is single.
(d) Whether Komako treats Yoko nicely.

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 needed to get away from home.
(c) Shimamura is visiting the hotsprings for his health.
(d) Shimamura is there to see Komako.

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

7. What reason does Komako have for saying she hates people from Tokyo?
(a) They always lie.
(b) They think they are clever.
(c) They have no respect for the town's locals.
(d) They always her.

8. What is the purpose of the town's February festival?
(a) To welcome the new year.
(b) To usher in spring.
(c) To bless local wildlife.
(d) To ward off evil.

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

10. Why does Komako decline Shimamura's invitation to take a bath?
(a) Komako fears that she will catch a cold.
(b) Komako is angry with Shimamura.
(c) Komako had already taken a bath.
(d) Komako fears that someone might see her.

11. What do children build out of snow during the February festival?
(a) Birds.
(b) A snow palace.
(c) Dragons.
(d) People.

12. What sport does Komako say she enjoys?
(a) Badminton.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Archery.
(d) Skiing.

13. What does Komako apparently stop trying to do when staying at Shimamura's?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Sitting on the floor.
(c) Drinking too much alcohol
(d) Leaving before daybreak.

14. Who is Kikuyu?
(a) Komako's sister.
(b) A geisha who has left town.
(c) The music teacher.
(d) Shimamura's wife.

15. What does Komako have Yoko deliver to Shimamura?
(a) A boxed lunch.
(b) A bottle of sake.
(c) A note.
(d) A book about dancing.