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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 9 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Akira Kurosawa compare the dead animal from his memory in Babyhood?
(a) Steak.
(b) A pile of fancid rice.
(c) Sushi.
(d) A plate of spaghetti.

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

3. How did young Akira avoid falling to his death in the events of A Long Red Brick Wall?
(a) The vehicle stopped in time.
(b) He tucked and rolled.
(c) He grabbed a railing.
(d) Another rider held onto him.

4. From what book are the two soldiers that Kurosawa used to describe himself and Uekusa as children?
(a) The Pillow Book.
(b) Henry V.
(c) Taketori Monogatari.
(d) The Mahabarata.

5. What resolution did Kurosawa make regarding his new art teacher?
(a) To ignore his criticism.
(b) To get back at him for his wrongs.
(c) To work harder to impress him.
(d) To repay him for his praise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assertion does Kurosawa refute at the beginning of Keika Middle School?

2. What animal does Kurosawa recall seeing killed by a train at an early age?

3. In what two subjects did young Akira fail his exams in this section?

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

5. With what evocative metaphor does Kurosawa describe his smugness in the second chapter of this section?

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