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

2. On what public conveyance was young Akira during the events of A Long Red Brick Wall?
(a) A tram.
(b) A rickshaw.
(c) A streetcar.
(d) A train.

3. Why did Akira Kurosawa try to work as fast as possible to finish his calligraphy lessons?
(a) To get away from his instructor as quickly as possible.
(b) To become a more efficient calligrapher.
(c) To visit Mr. Tachikawa sooner.
(d) To get home and take a nap.

4. When visiting his father's hometown, Akira was confused when the elders did what?
(a) Asked him to read some calligraphy.
(b) Kissed his hand.
(c) Asked after his uncle.
(d) Toasted him.

5. What did young Akira do in Toyokawa Village to impress his fellow young people?
(a) Tell them about Tokyo.
(b) Draw them pictures.
(c) Jump off waterfalls.
(d) Steal booze.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the American censor response to No Regrets for Our Youth?

2. Who sent Akira to Toyokawa Village for the summer after his fifth grade year?

3. What did the Kendo instructor at Kurosawa's school do that ingratiated him to Kurosawa?

4. What changed for Akira Kurosawa after the fight described in Murasaki and Shonagon?

5. What is the PCL?

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