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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. Why does Komako blame Shimamura for sleeping with her?
(a) Because Komako was drunk.
(b) Because Shimamura is older than Komako.
(c) Because Shimamura is married.
(d) Because Shimamura was too weak to sleep with the geisha.

2. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?
(a) Tell his wife about Komako.
(b) Telephone Komako.
(c) Think about Komako.
(d) Write to Komako.

3. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?
(a) His home town.
(b) A military base.
(c) A resort town.
(d) A fishing village.

4. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?
(a) To stay the night.
(b) To call a taxi.
(c) To walk home.
(d) To get herself a room at the inn.

5. After he has climbed up the mountain for fun, how does Shimamura descend again?
(a) Slowly in a meandering way.
(b) Quickly, but tripping over his feet.
(c) Marching with determination.
(d) He runs down at full speed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?

2. Where does Shimamura tell the young geisha he has to go in order to collect his money?

3. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?

4. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?

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

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