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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what world does the Master play a pivotal part?
(a) That of go.
(b) That of samurais.
(c) That of tea.
(d) That of death.

3. When the Master attained his title, what was expected of him?
(a) To never concede defeat.
(b) To give speeches.
(c) To always win.
(d) To share his winnings.

4. What change in the weather prompts concern for the Master's health?
(a) Rain.
(b) Hail.
(c) Heat.
(d) Cold.

5. Where does the Master go with a judge to make his first move?
(a) A parlor.
(b) A private room.
(c) A dungeon.
(d) A kitchen.

6. Who plays immediately after the break, indicating that he came up with the response during the break?
(a) Master.
(b) Hakone.
(c) Otake.
(d) Uragami.

7. What kind of health condition is the Master in during the last game?
(a) Glowing.
(b) So-so.
(c) Robust.
(d) Frail.

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

9. What association's directors also attend the ceremonial opening of the game?
(a) Korean Tai.
(b) Chinese Shinhua.
(c) Michelin Tires.
(d) Japanese Go.

10. When the Master played with Wu, what allegations were made about the Master?
(a) He lied to Wu.
(b) He used illness as an excuse.
(c) He cheated.
(d) He denied his power.

11. What does Otake drink a lot of during the game?
(a) Tea.
(b) Juice.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Water.

12. Why does Otake play first?
(a) He is of lower rank.
(b) He is older.
(c) He is of higher rank.
(d) He is younger.

13. Why does Otake play with black stones?
(a) He is old.
(b) He likes black.
(c) He is of lower rank.
(d) He is of higher rank.

14. What is the Master hospitalized for?
(a) A back problem.
(b) A chest problem.
(c) A leg problem.
(d) A heart condition.

15. What does the newspaper offer the Master to play with Otake?
(a) A credit.
(b) A book.
(c) A title.
(d) A fee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the fourth session of the game played?

2. What does Uragami believe goes along with the Master?

3. When the Master's opponent leaves, who is the only person with him at the inn?

4. What does Uragami consider the Master?

5. What does Uragami believe is responsible for the Master's death?

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