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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years is the Master in retirement before he comes to play with Otake?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. Who makes an aggressive move during the fourth session of the game?
(a) Uragami.
(b) Master.
(c) Otake.
(d) Hakone.

3. Where is the play about to begin when the Master asks for it to be moved, on the first day?
(a) Hakone.
(b) Kawabe.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Yasunari.

4. What does the Master drink with his opponent in a friendly atmosphere prior to the game?
(a) Beer.
(b) Sake.
(c) Tea.
(d) Milk.

5. What role does the Master play in his art?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is a martyr.
(c) He is a guest.
(d) He is a student.

6. What does the Master's odd bent position remind Uragami of?
(a) The game.
(b) The future.
(c) The present.
(d) The past.

7. What does Otake say he will do instead of changing rules?
(a) Fight.
(b) Listen.
(c) Forfeit.
(d) Conquer.

8. How does Uragami travel after the match to go home?
(a) Via metro.
(b) Via tram.
(c) Via bus.
(d) Via shuttle.

9. At the end of the game, how does the Master's opponent appear?
(a) Angry.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Anguished.
(d) Calm.

10. Who tells a story about a visitor with a crying baby while the Master is playing a game?
(a) His friend.
(b) His sister.
(c) His wife.
(d) His brother.

11. What does the Master seem casual about delaying?
(a) The resumption of the game.
(b) The ceremony of tea.
(c) The ritual of performance.
(d) The transfer of authority.

12. What do the players wear for the ceremonial opening of the game?
(a) Traditional Japanese garb.
(b) Traditional Taiwanese garb.
(c) Traditional Korean garb.
(d) Traditional Chinese garb.

13. What is Otake upset about the Master breaking?
(a) Rules.
(b) His cup.
(c) His board.
(d) Icons.

14. How many children does the Master have?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

15. What does Uragami believe goes along with the Master?
(a) A sword.
(b) A book.
(c) A turban.
(d) A way of life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Uragami not confident in doing, regarding skills?

2. When the Master played with Wu, what allegations were made about the Master?

3. For what does the Master propose changes to rules?

4. What does the outbuilding lie beyond?

5. Why does Otake apologize many times on the first day of play?

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