The Master of Go | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-4

1. How does Uragami describe himself?

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

3. How are the two players described in the beginning of the book?

4. After the judges and reporters and Otake leave the inn, what does Uragami reflect upon?

5. What is the ceremonial opening for the go game like?

6. How does Kawabata frame the novel through Chapters 2 and 4?

Short Essay Question - Chapters 5-8

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