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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After visiting Komako's room, who does Shimamura meet on his way home?
(a) A Russian peddler.
(b) A geisha.
(c) A blind masseuse.
(d) A housewife.

2. Who does Komako says is entitled to decided when a geisha is dismissed?
(a) The guest.
(b) The geisha's guardian.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) The geisha.

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

4. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?
(a) A maid.
(b) A bather at the hot springs.
(c) A patron of a bar.
(d) A geisha.

5. What does Shimamura pretend to look at during his trip to the resort town?
(a) The scenery.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A poster.
(d) His feet.

6. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?
(a) His trips to the resort town.
(b) His dance research.
(c) Movies.
(d) Reading books set abroad.

7. What is Shimamura wearing outside?
(a) A three-piece suit.
(b) A trenchcoat.
(c) A yukata.
(d) A robe.

8. Where does Komako live?
(a) In an apartment with a friend.
(b) Above a tea house.
(c) In the inn.
(d) A loft in a dilapidated house.

9. What is Komako's room like?
(a) The room is neat.
(b) The room is bare.
(c) The room is messy.
(d) The room is windowless.

10. How does Komako feel reading some of the things she has written in her diary?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Amused.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Annoyed.

11. What does Komako refuse to close one day when she is staying at the inn with Shimamura?
(a) A window.
(b) A book.
(c) A door.
(d) A cabinet.

12. What does Shimamura believe is the relationship between Yoko and Yukio?
(a) Friends.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Husband and wife.
(d) Employer and employee.

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

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

15. 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 has a weak back.
(b) That he does not drink.
(c) That he is a father.
(d) That he works hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring, how long had Shimamura spent in the mountains?

2. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?

3. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?

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

5. What does Komako do when Shimamura tries to touch her chest?

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