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

2. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Western dances.
(b) Japanese traditional dance.
(c) African tribal dance.
(d) Chinese dances.

3. What instrument are geisha heard playing by Shimamura and the old woman he meets?
(a) The taiko drum.
(b) The harp.
(c) The samisen.
(d) The flute.

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

5. While spending time with Shimamura after they have discussed her diary-keeping, what does Komako seem to be feeling doubtful of?
(a) Whether it is smart to be with Shimamura.
(b) Whether she should continue working as a geisha.
(c) Whether her reputation is being damaged.
(d) Whether she should stay in the resort town.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Shimamura comes back to the resort town for a second time, how many days does Komako say it has been since she and Shimamura were last together?

2. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako say she will do until she has recovered from her ailment?

3. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?

4. What does Komako refuse to close one day when she is staying at the inn with Shimamura?

5. How does Komako feel reading some of the things she has written in her diary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Shimamura headed at the beginning of the story, and who does he plan to meet?

2. What are Komako's living arrangements like?

3. Why doesn't the young geisha sent to Shimamura interest him?

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

5. What kind of relationship does Shimamura apparently want with Komako?

6. What is Komako's condition when she shows up at Shimamura's room in the middle of the night on his first visit to the resort town?

7. Where does Shimamura go the day after his night with Komako, and why might he have left?

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

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

10. What happens with Komako on a night during Shimamura's first visit to the resort town that contradicts a decision he made earlier?

(see the answer keys)

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