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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. Who became terrified when they happened upon the shoot of Sugata Sanshiro, Part II?
(a) A group of elders.
(b) A women's society.
(c) A group of skiers.
(d) A group of campers.

2. In My Rebellious Phase, what dangerous material did Akira use on some of his pranks?
(a) Raw sodium.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) Arsenic.
(d) Gasoline.

3. Why dis Kurosawa get selected for a renowned Kendo School?
(a) He was chosen at random.
(b) His arms were determined to be of the right length.
(c) He wrote an impassioned letter to the instructor.
(d) He impressed the instructor at a demonstration.

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

5. What relation was Togashi to Akira?
(a) His younger sister.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His great aunt.
(d) She was a family friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Akira characterize the songs of the Taisho age in Japan?

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

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

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

5. How did film-goers know that a particular night shot in Sugata Sanshiro was shot during the day?

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