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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 108 - 139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can the old woman that Shimamura meets in the latter half of Part One of the book tell about him from his physique?
(a) That he does not drink.
(b) That he has a weak back.
(c) That he is a father.
(d) That he works hard.

2. Who has died since Shimamura last left the resort town?
(a) The innkeeper's daughter.
(b) Yukio and the music teacher.
(c) Yukio.
(d) The blind masseuse.

3. What does Komako say she will not do with Shimamura again?
(a) Talk to him about personal matters.
(b) Bathe with him.
(c) Sleep with him.
(d) See him off at the train station.

4. What does Komako insist she and Shimamura do the night before he is to return to Tokyo?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Meet with Yoko.
(c) Go drinking.
(d) Bathe in the hot springs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Komako call home to have delivered?

2. What does Shimamura hear, which he says 'rings out clearly'?

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

4. What mode of transportation is Shimamura using to get to the resort town?

5. How long does Komako say it has been since Shimamura last visited the resort town when he returns at the beginning of Part Two?

(see the answer key)

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