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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Komako do for a living?
(a) Komako is a writer.
(b) Komako is a geisha.
(c) Komako is a weaver.
(d) Komako is a teacher.

3. When he feels cold, what does Shimamura decide to do?
(a) Get into bed.
(b) Burn some coal.
(c) Put on a sweater.
(d) Take a bath.

4. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?
(a) His subconscious.
(b) The thread of fate.
(c) His heart.
(d) The forefinger of his left hand.

5. How does Shimamura feel as he descends the mountain?
(a) He is out of control.
(b) He is stressed.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is happy.

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. What did Shimamura say one look at the young geisha did?

3. How does Shimamura claim money has been sent to him?

4. What does Shimamura suddenly find himself enchanted by as he leaves to collect his money?

5. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?

Short Essay Questions

1. While sitting on the train on his way to the resort town, what does Shimamura discreetly look at?

2. How does Komako express her liking of Shimamura when she visits his room at the inn on his second visit to the resort town?

3. Why were there no geisha available when Shimamura requested one?

4. What does Shimamura notice about Yoko's care of her sick companion?

5. What excuse does Shimamura use to leave his room with the geisha?

6. What effect does the weather have on Komako's visit Shimamura's room during his first visit to the resort town?

7. Why does Komako have to leave before daylight?

8. What does Komako find upsetting in her diary?

9. Why does Komako bite her own arm?

10. Describe Komako's situation at the time of her first meeting with Shimamura.

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