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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Pages 139 - 172.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who manufactures the Chijimi?
(a) Local elderly men and women.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Young women.
(d) Monks.

2. Who says Shimamura asks questions he has no business asking?
(a) Shimamura's wife.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Komako.
(d) Kikuyu.

3. What reason does Shimamura give Komako for his third visit to the resort town?
(a) Shimamura is visiting the hotsprings for his health.
(b) Shimamura needed to get away from home.
(c) Shimamura was called to the area by a sick friend.
(d) Shimamura is there to see Komako.

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

5. What does Komako write in her diary?
(a) Stories and poetry.
(b) Weather reports.
(c) Notes about her patrons.
(d) Everything about herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saw Komako off when she left for geisha training?

2. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?

3. Who has Komako signed a contract with to serve as a geisha?

4. Who is on the train with Shimamura when he leaves to go back to Tokyo at the end of Part One?

5. What relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?

(see the answer key)

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