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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. What does the Narrator do at the Master's last professional game of go?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Report.
(d) Fight.

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

3. When the Master's opponent leaves, who is the only person with him at the inn?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

4. What is hard to maintain at a professional level, the longer the game of go is?
(a) Skill.
(b) Interest.
(c) Concentration.
(d) Depth.

5. When does Uragami notice the Master's right eyebrow?
(a) During his coverage of the last game.
(b) During his reading.
(c) During his tea ceremony.
(d) During his prayer ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Uragami take Otake the day after the Master goes on retreat?

2. Who is Maeda, in relationship to the Master?

3. Where does the Master go with a judge to make his first move?

4. How many times does the Master break the rules on the first day?

5. Why do many players play with the Master?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Uragami do for the widow with care and deference after the Master's death?

2. How does Uragami explain why the Master fails to thank people on his own?

3. Why do many players play with the Master?

4. What are the events that happen immediately after the end of the match?

5. How does Uragami describe himself?

6. How is the Master described before his death?

7. Why does the Master go into another room with his white stone?

8. How does the Master reveal his desire for enough time to not worry about time in games?

9. What does Uragami admit to having for the Master?

10. Why does Uragami feel touched by seeing the Master in the outbuilding?

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