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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 17 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changed for Akira Kurosawa after the fight described in Murasaki and Shonagon?
(a) He had to take a longer rout to his lessons.
(b) No one every tried to fight him again.
(c) He had to fight the kids every time he walked to his lessons.
(d) He became more dedicated to his Kendo lessons.

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

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

4. How does Mr. Iwamatsu respond to students who are struggling with exams?
(a) He mocks them mercilessly.
(b) He tells them the answers.
(c) He helps them through problems.
(d) He shrugs.

5. 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 Mahabarata.
(d) The Pillow Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job in the movies did Kurosawa's brother take in the 1930's?

2. Who sent Akira to Toyokawa Village for the summer after his fifth grade year?

3. Where did young Akira's father like to take his son addition to the cinema?

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

5. What is the name of the leftist group that Kurosawa joined in the 1930's?

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