Classroom & Exam Answers

From a psychological standpoint, what’s the key reason our memories can differ from reality?

1. Memory bias.

Can you tell me the meaning of the word “wack” in Thieves’ Cant?

1. A share of stolen goods.

Clubs is a club, diamond is a gem, so what does a spade represent?

1. A sword.

Tell me how old you have to be to listen in on a trial.

1. Any age.

Do you know why [an extra line is] missing in the character for “crow”?

1. Crows eyes are hard to see.

I wonder. Do you know why voices sound so different over the phone?

1. Because the voice is synthetic.

Tell me why [the sun rising first over Mt. Fuji].

1. Because of high altitude.

[Nezumi Kozo] was to be paraded through the city and punished in a very particular way. How was he punished?

1. His head was put on display.

Do you know the name for this graph? Your hint is “snails”…

1. Cochleoid.

1. Choose the graph which is named after the Chinese yoyo known as a diabolo.

   D.

2. Multi-part essay question about Nezumi Kozo and his crimes.

   Over one billion yen.

3. Multi-part essay question about Nezumi Kozo and his crimes.

   Having his head displayed.

4. Multi-part essay question about Nezumi Kozo and his crimes.

   Public performance.