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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. Years later, what does Kurosawa think about his brother's insistence that they explore the carnage in A Horrifying Excursion?
(a) It was good for him.
(b) His brother was trying to prove himself.
(c) They should have helped more people.
(d) It was a terrible idea.

2. When visiting his father's hometown, Akira was confused when the elders did what?
(a) Asked him to read some calligraphy.
(b) Toasted him.
(c) Kissed his hand.
(d) Asked after his uncle.

3. What did the Kendo instructor at Kurosawa's school do that ingratiated him to Kurosawa?
(a) Used a dirty word.
(b) Complimented his form.
(c) Bowed to him.
(d) Picked him up in a bout.

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

5. 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) He had to fight the kids every time he walked to his lessons.
(c) No one every tried to fight him again.
(d) He became more dedicated to his Kendo lessons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Honor and Revere, what exam did Kurosawa get 100 percent on?

3. What was the subject of Inagaki Hiroshi's movie Forgotten Children?

4. In Kendo, how does Akira Kurosawa characterize his mother in comparison to his father?

5. What item that a doctor ordered Togashi to eat does Akira Kurosawa blame for her death?

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