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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preliminaries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lee teaches that _____ allows one to remain coiled in a loose but compact position.
(a) Hovering.
(b) The posture.
(c) The crouch.
(d) Twisting.

2. According to Bruce Lee's teachings, what expression opens thought, feeling, and will to the world of nature?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) Technology.
(d) Art.

3. What state of mind should a student have while in combat?
(a) Busy.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Angry.
(d) Calm.

4. What does Lee recommend to counter an attacking opponent?
(a) Imagining simple moves.
(b) Aligning the proper posture.
(c) Figuring out the opponent's thoughts.
(d) Feeling loose.

5. What does Lee believe is a primary need of the on-guard position?
(a) Proper posture.
(b) Setting the tone.
(c) Firm foundation.
(d) Squaring off the shoulders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does increased tissue elasticity reduce?

2. The author suggests that the lack of _____ lets things disclose themselves.

3. Over the long history of martial arts, most systems promote forms and techniques that simulate _____ and can be practiced like a _____.

4. What does Lee believe one must eliminate to rise above the limits of karma or destiny?

5. In Lee's view, what results from three thousand years of conditioning and propaganda?

(see the answer key)

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