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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 41 through 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What role did Uekusa Keinosuke later play in Kurosawa's professional life?
(a) Screenwriter.
(b) Assistant Director.
(c) Director of Photography.
(d) Producer.

3. Why was Akira Kurosawa initially rejected for military service?
(a) He was a home-front asset.
(b) He was a left-wing protester.
(c) He was too weak.
(d) He had an education deferment.

4. What item that a doctor ordered Togashi to eat does Akira Kurosawa blame for her death?
(a) Elderberries.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Tree roots.

5. What did Akira decide to do regarding the two speeches he was given to read?
(a) He read the hated teacher's speech.
(b) He read the other speech.
(c) He declined to read any speech.
(d) He improvised at the podium.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mean nickname the children gave Kurosawa at Morimura Gakuen implied that he had tears large as what?

2. To what does Akira Kurosawa compare the dead animal from his memory in Babyhood?

3. What act by Uekusa in Murasaki and Shonagon surprised and infuriated Kurosawa at the time?

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

5. In The Gleam of Fireflies, what grade was young Akira graduating from?

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