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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 25 through 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what book are the two soldiers that Kurosawa used to describe himself and Uekusa as children?
(a) Taketori Monogatari.
(b) Henry V.
(c) The Pillow Book.
(d) The Mahabarata.

2. Why did Akira Kurosawa try to work as fast as possible to finish his calligraphy lessons?
(a) To visit Mr. Tachikawa sooner.
(b) To get home and take a nap.
(c) To become a more efficient calligrapher.
(d) To get away from his instructor as quickly as possible.

3. How many years did it take Akira Kurosawa to rise to chief assistant under Yamamoto Kajiro?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

4. In what two subjects did young Akira fail his exams in this section?
(a) Math and science.
(b) Literature and math.
(c) Science and history.
(d) Literature and history.

5. In Kendo, how does Akira Kurosawa characterize his mother in comparison to his father?
(a) More practical.
(b) Less loving.
(c) More sentimental.
(d) Less aware.

Short Answer Questions

1. In A Story I Don't Want to Tell, who had a premonition that Akira's brother might kill himself?

2. In addition to art, what was young Akira's favorite subject?

3. What changed for Akira Kurosawa after the fight described in Murasaki and Shonagon?

4. In Keika Middle School, what event did young Akira win at his school?

5. Why did Akira choose to leave the Proletariat Artists League?

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