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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. What resolution did Kurosawa make regarding his new art teacher?
(a) To repay him for his praise.
(b) To get back at him for his wrongs.
(c) To work harder to impress him.
(d) To ignore his criticism.

2. Why was young Akira sent to Toyokawa Village?
(a) To learn the art of farming.
(b) To learn about his roots.
(c) To strengthen up.
(d) To get some fresh air.

3. What was the result of Uekusa's charge up a hill at a group of ruffians in Murasaki and Shonagon?
(a) He became leader og their group.
(b) He was knocked unconscious.
(c) He was beaten with rods.
(d) He chased them off.

4. What was Yaguchi Yoko's job on The Most Beautiful?
(a) Head of makeup.
(b) Assistant director.
(c) Actress.
(d) Art director.

5. Whose help did Akira Kurosawa eventually employ to convince his father to let him quit calligraphy lessons?
(a) Mr. Tachikawa.
(b) His mother.
(c) His kendo teacher.
(d) His older brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did his mother replace the item that Kurosawa lost in his duel in Murasaki and Shonagon?

2. What great act of devotion did Uekusa make regarding a girl as a child?

3. What was Fushimizu Shu's film specialty?

4. What act by Uekusa in Murasaki and Shonagon surprised and infuriated Kurosawa at the time?

5. What did Kurosawa lose in his duel with the gang of students that attack him in Murasaki and Shonagon?

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