HSC Japanese Extension Practice Questions - HSC Japanese Extension (NSW Higher School Certificate) Exam - HSC Japanese Extension Practice Questions - HSC Japanese Extension (NSW Higher School Certificate) Exam

Question 1

In Hirokazu Koreeda's film 'Like Father, Like Son' (そして父になる), what central dilemma forces Nonomiya Ryota to confront his values regarding fatherhood?

A blood test reveals that his six-year-old son Keita was switched at birth with another boy, Ryusei. He loses his job as a senior architect at a major Tokyo firm. His wife Midori decides to move back to her rural hometown with Keita. Keita fails the competitive primary school entrance examination.

Correct Answer:

A blood test reveals that his six-year-old son Keita was switched at birth with another boy, Ryusei.

Question 2

How does Saiki Yudai's attitude toward parenting contrast with Nonomiya Ryota's approach in 'Like Father, Like Son'?

Yudai enforces strict discipline and long hours of academic study for his children. Yudai prioritize spending time playing, fixing toys, and being emotionally accessible to his children over corporate success. Yudai believes children should be sent to elite boarding schools as early as possible. Yudai refuses to take responsibility for raising Ryusei and demands financial compensation.

Correct Answer:

Yudai prioritize spending time playing, fixing toys, and being emotionally accessible to his children over corporate success.

Question 3

What key motif in 'Like Father, Like Son' symbolizes Keita's silent love and observation of his father, Ryota?

A set of expensive golf clubs purchased for Keita's future lessons. A hand-painted ceramic bowl made during family weekend trips. The digital camera photos left behind by Keita showing candid pictures of Ryota sleeping. A collection of classical music CDs that Keita listens to every evening.

Correct Answer:

The digital camera photos left behind by Keita showing candid pictures of Ryota sleeping.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the contrast between the Nonomiya and Saiki family living environments in 'Like Father, Like Son'?

The Nonomiya home is a cramped rural cottage, while the Saiki home is a high-rise Tokyo penthouse. Both families live in identical suburban apartment complexes with matching furniture. The Nonomiya home is filled with pets and noise, while the Saiki home is completely silent and formal. The Nonomiya home is a modern, pristine, yet quiet high-rise apartment, whereas the Saiki home is a bustling, cluttered, and warm shop residence.

Correct Answer:

The Nonomiya home is a modern, pristine, yet quiet high-rise apartment, whereas the Saiki home is a bustling, cluttered, and warm shop residence.

Question 5

When Ryota initially learns about the baby swap, what revealing comment does he make that demonstrates his underlying arrogance and obsession with bloodlines?

「やっぱりそうか」(Yappari sō ka - 'So that explains it after all.') 「お金で解決しよう」(O-kane de kaikettsu shiyō - 'Let's solve this with money.') 「どっちも引き取りたい」(Docchi mo hikitoritai - 'I want to take both boys.') 「病院を訴えよう」(Byōin o uttaeyō - 'Let's sue the hospital immediately.')

Correct Answer:

「やっぱりそうか」(Yappari sō ka - 'So that explains it after all.')

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