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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 sent Akira to Toyokawa Village for the summer after his fifth grade year?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His military teacher,
(d) Mr. Tachikawa.

2. Where did Kurosawa choose to shoot the fight scene from Sugata Sanshiro?
(a) In a thick forested area.
(b) On a mountain.
(c) On a soundstage.
(d) On the roof of his house.

3. What does Kurosawa say was Takizawa's great talent in Good People?
(a) Directing actors.
(b) Using silence.
(c) Staying under budget.
(d) Setting atmosphere.

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

5. At the beginning of A Distant Village, Kurosawa says he never felt like what?
(a) A lover of life.
(b) A native of a particular region.
(c) A particularly good artist.
(d) A citizen of the World.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ordered Kurosawa to cut a scene from a movie, which he refused?

2. How does Mr. Iwamatsu respond to students who are struggling with exams?

3. What job in the movies did Kurosawa's brother take in the 1930's?

4. What did Kurosawa's father insist he do if he is to take Kendo lessons?

5. After working on Horses, what does Kurosawa spend his life doing besides writing?

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