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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?
(a) His wife.
(b) Himself.
(c) Komako.
(d) The radio.

2. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?
(a) It is foggy.
(b) It is snowing heavily.
(c) It is raining heavily.
(d) It is clear but cold.

3. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?
(a) Because Shimamura doesn't know her well.
(b) Because Shimamura is married.
(c) Because Shimamura said he disliked her.
(d) Because Shimamura had said they should just be friends.

4. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?
(a) Not very nicely.
(b) Aggressively.
(c) Inappropriately.
(d) Gentlemanly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Komako have to leave Shimamura's room before daylight?

2. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

3. What is Shimamura's first impression of Komako?

4. Who does Shimamura think Komako would be a good companion for?

5. What can be said of Komako's mood when she is with Shimamura in the first half of Part One of the novel?

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