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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. In Crybaby, what honor was eventually given with the assistance of Mr. Tachikawa?
(a) Represntative to the Imperial Coucil.
(b) Flag bearer.
(c) Class President.
(d) Prom king.

2. In Honor and Revere, what exam did Kurosawa get 100 percent on?
(a) History.
(b) Science.
(c) Literature.
(d) Math.

3. Which of the following is not a daily appointment Kurosawa had to keep in childhood?
(a) Kendo lessons.
(b) Visiting his grandmother.
(c) Visiting Mr. Tachikawa.
(d) Calligraphy lessons.

4. What memory brings tears to Kurosawa's eyes as he recalls it in Whirlwind?
(a) Mr. Tachikawa's dismissal.
(b) Uekusa's lack of popularity.
(c) His sister's death.
(d) His brother's failure.

5. What did Kurosawa's father insist he do if he is to take Kendo lessons?
(a) Give up art lessons.
(b) Get straight A's at school.
(c) Read Lao Tsu.
(d) Make daily offering at a temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weakness does Kurosawa concede in Keika Middle School?

2. What did Akira decide to do regarding the two speeches he was given to read?

3. What new aspect of the curriculum was added to Akira's life in fifth grade?

4. What resolution did Kurosawa make regarding his new art teacher?

5. How were the streets of Kurosawa's neighborhood lit the on night of September 1, 1923?

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