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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 49 through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the censors remove a gate from a Kurosawa film?
(a) It was shot on a state holiday.
(b) They did not want any films over 90 minutes.
(c) The gate had an imperial symbol on it.
(d) They thought it was a vaginal metaphor.

2. In A Coward and A Weakling, why was Akira arrest?
(a) For being a Communist.
(b) For stealing a book.
(c) Sor cutting class.
(d) For sneaking into a movie.

3. How does Kurosawa describe the style of institution that Kuroda Primary School is?
(a) A special needs school.
(b) A military-type school.
(c) A highly westernized school.
(d) A traditional Japanese school.

4. In Keika Middle School, what event did young Akira win at his school?
(a) The high jump.
(b) The shotput.
(c) The sprint.
(d) The mini-marathon.

5. Akira Kurosawa cannot recall the name of which of these influential people?
(a) His kendo instructor.
(b) His wife.
(c) His favorite art teacher.
(d) His directing mentor.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of A Distant Village, Kurosawa says he considers himself what?

2. For what studio did Kurosawa make A Salmon's Old Stories?

3. Who became terrified when they happened upon the shoot of Sugata Sanshiro, Part II?

4. In Crybaby, how did Kurosawa's older brother try to toughen him up in preparation face bullies?

5. How does Akira characterize the songs of the Taisho age in Japan?

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