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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is "Snow Country" set in?
(a) Korea.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) India.

2. How does Shimamura describe Komako's cataloging?
(a) As an adorable endeavor.
(b) As a dull pastime.
(c) As wasted efforts.
(d) As a sensible practice.

3. What instrument are geisha heard playing by Shimamura and the old woman he meets?
(a) The samisen.
(b) The flute.
(c) The harp.
(d) The taiko drum.

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

5. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?
(a) Komako.
(b) A restaurant owner.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) A maid.

6. Who is Shimamura told has a girl living with her that may serve him instead of a geisha?
(a) A local shopkeeper.
(b) The town mayor.
(c) The Innkeeper.
(d) The town music teacher.

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

8. What is Komako's complaint when she calls to Shimamura from the hallway?
(a) She is lost.
(b) She cannot see.
(c) She is cold.
(d) She hurt herself.

9. Why is Shimamura told that there are no geishas available?
(a) There is a celebration in town.
(b) The weather is to dangerous to travel in.
(c) Shimamura doesn't have enough money.
(d) It is a holiday for the geisha.

10. What does Komako tell Shimamura had worried her for a time?
(a) That she was pregnant.
(b) That her mother hated her.
(c) That she was losing her mind.
(d) That she would have to leave the resort town.

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

12. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?
(a) Four or five inches.
(b) None.
(c) One or two feet.
(d) Seven or eight feet.

13. In reference to the night they spent together, what does Shimamura assure Komako of?
(a) That he doesn't believe Komako loves him.
(b) That he told nobody about it.
(c) That he remembers it fondly.
(d) That he was not laughing at her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like outside on the night of Komako's visit to Shimamura's room?

2. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

3. When he feels cold, what does Shimamura decide to do?

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

5. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?

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