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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 49 through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assertion does Kurosawa refute at the beginning of Keika Middle School?
(a) He had no physical strength.
(b) He cried at this graduation.
(c) He was afraid of girls.
(d) He never wrote his own screenplays.

2. What did Akira primarily worry about concerning being a part of the Proletariat Artists League?
(a) Missing his appointments with Mr. Tachikawa.
(b) Disgracing his family.
(c) Looking like a weakling.
(d) Sounding foolish in from of the other members.

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

4. In what time period does Rashomon take place?
(a) Modern Tokyo.
(b) The 11th century.
(c) Prehistoric times.
(d) The 19th century.

5. What was different about The Most Beautiful's shooting concept?
(a) There was no dialogue.
(b) It was shot without tripods or cranes.
(c) There were documentary portions.
(d) It was shot using only natural light.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Akira and his wife's first house?

2. What is The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail based on?

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

4. Why did Akira apply to PCL at 26?

5. Why was Akira Kurosawa humiliated in his early memory about his nurse?

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