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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 visit Mr. Tachikawa sooner.
(c) To get home and take a nap.
(d) To become a more efficient calligrapher.

2. What ridiculous order did Kurosawa give his platoon as leader?
(a) He directs them to to fire in the air.
(b) He marches them into a wall.
(c) He orders them to take off their clothes.
(d) He orders them to go to sleep.

3. What was the result of Uekusa's charge up a hill at a group of ruffians in Murasaki and Shonagon?
(a) He was beaten with rods.
(b) He was knocked unconscious.
(c) He became leader og their group.
(d) He chased them off.

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

5. Why was Akira Kurosawa initially rejected for military service?
(a) He was a left-wing protester.
(b) He had an education deferment.
(c) He was a home-front asset.
(d) He was too weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Crybaby, how did Kurosawa's older brother try to toughen him up in preparation face bullies?

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

3. To whom does Kurosawa compare teachers like Mr. Iwamatsu at the end of Honor and Revere?

4. In Calligraphy, what is Kurosawa's feeling about his childhood teacher?

5. In Murasaki and Shonagon, what does Uekusa recall about Kurosawa in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Honor and Revere, how did Akira improve his math skills?

2. Describe Akira's relationship with Aunt Togashi.

3. How does Kurosawa compare his parents' personalities in Kendo?

4. Describe the memories of sound that Kurosawa describes at the end of this section?

5. How did young Akira put is Kendo into practice in self-defense?

6. Why does Akira Kurosawa not understand the concept of hometowns?

7. What bad relationship did Akira develop at Keika Middle School?

8. What is Akira Kurosawa's earliest memory?

9. Years later, what does Kurosawa think about his brother's insistence that they explore the carnage?

10. Why was Akira sent to Toyokawa Village by his father?

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