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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. When the Depression hits Japan, what did Akira felt bad about his parents paying for what?
(a) His education.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His food.
(d) His kendo lessons.

2. What animal does Kurosawa recall seeing killed by a train at an early age?
(a) A dog.
(b) A possum.
(c) A cow.
(d) A pony.

3. Why was Akira Kurosawa humiliated in his early memory about his nurse?
(a) She never changed his diaper.
(b) She batted him around like a kitten.
(c) She dressed him like a girl.
(d) She held him while using the toilet.

4. In Murasaki and Shonagon, how does Kurosawa assume he knew about the literary soldiers he referenced as a child?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) Mr. Tachikawa.
(d) His calligraphy teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of A Distant Village, Kurosawa says he never felt like what?

2. Why did Akira apply to PCL at 26?

3. In Crybaby, what honor was eventually given with the assistance of Mr. Tachikawa?

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

5. According to Kurosawa at the end of this section, what is the key to getting good work from actors?

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