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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 33 through 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Gleam of Fireflies, what grade was young Akira graduating from?
(a) Fifth.
(b) First.
(c) Nineth.
(d) Twelfth.

2. Why did Akira apply to PCL at 26?
(a) He wanted to learn the science behind film-making.
(b) He discovered his girlfriend was pregnant.
(c) He lost faith in his art.
(d) He incurred gambling debts.

3. Why was the shooting of the final fight in Sugata Sanshiro held up for two days?
(a) An actor though it was unsafe.
(b) Kurosawa could not finish his shot list.
(c) It was not written yet.
(d) There was no wind.

4. What world event caused the Japanese to censor domestic film, including Kurosawa's A German at Daruma Temple?
(a) The Depression.
(b) The Pacific War.
(c) The accession of Hirohito.
(d) The Maoist revolution.

5. In Morimura Gakuen, Kusosawa argues that children should not be judged merely by what?
(a) Appearance.
(b) Ability.
(c) Age.
(d) Economic background.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a daily appointment Kurosawa had to keep in childhood?

2. How does Kurosawa describe the style of institution that Kuroda Primary School is?

3. What memory brings tears to Kurosawa's eyes as he recalls it in Whirlwind?

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

5. Why was Akira Kurosawa initially rejected for military service?

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