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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 17 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Kurosawa's father insist he do if he is to take Kendo lessons?
(a) Get straight A's at school.
(b) Read Lao Tsu.
(c) Give up art lessons.
(d) Make daily offering at a temple.

2. What memory brings tears to Kurosawa's eyes as he recalls it in Whirlwind?
(a) Mr. Tachikawa's dismissal.
(b) His sister's death.
(c) His brother's failure.
(d) Uekusa's lack of popularity.

3. What act by Uekusa in Murasaki and Shonagon surprised and infuriated Kurosawa at the time?
(a) He lost Kurosawa's favorite robe.
(b) He made a picture that Tachikawa liked.
(c) He charged a gang of bullies.
(d) He asked out a girl Kurosawa liked.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new aspect of the curriculum was added to Akira's life in fifth grade?

2. In The Gleam of Fireflies, who wrote a new speech to replace the one young Akira was given?

3. Who is the sapling of the chapter title in this section?

4. What catastrophic event happened on September 1, 1923?

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

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