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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What move does the Master consider his fatal mistake in go?
(a) Black 129.
(b) White 130.
(c) Black 100.
(d) White 100.

2. What are the new rules of the game of go, after the doctor check-up?
(a) Two hours of play for two days.
(b) Four hours of play every eight days.
(c) Three hours of play every five days.
(d) Six hours of play every seven days.

3. What does Otake seem willing to do if the Master will wait one more day to play the game after the recess?
(a) Forfeit.
(b) Not forfeit.
(c) Begin.
(d) Forgive.

4. How long does the recess in the match last?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 months.

5. What brings about palpitations and pain in the chest of one of the people at the game?
(a) Eating disorder.
(b) A heart condition.
(c) Fear mongering.
(d) Anxiety.

6. Who develops a cold and possibly some fluid in his lungs?
(a) Yasunari.
(b) The Master.
(c) Jason.
(d) Uragami.

7. Where does Uragami plan to go from the inn after the match is recessed?
(a) His father's house.
(b) His summer home.
(c) His brother's inn.
(d) His friend's house.

8. When does the game resume after the recess?
(a) As the Master talks to others.
(b) As the Master joins a cult.
(c) As the Master's sealed play is opened.
(d) As the Master gives in to his fears.

9. In what is Wu's opinion of the game between the Master and Otake included?
(a) A letter.
(b) A review.
(c) An article.
(d) A book.

10. Who is finishing up as a new game is proposed by the sick person, after the middle phase of the game?
(a) The editor.
(b) The player.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The writer.

11. Who finds it hard to write about Otake and the Master?
(a) Yasunari.
(b) The go teacher.
(c) The priest.
(d) Uragami.

12. After the play of what move does Otake take the offensive and the advantage?
(a) White 101.
(b) Black 100.
(c) Black 145.
(d) White 139.

13. What is Otake known for making?
(a) Well-planned moves.
(b) Slow moves.
(c) Impatient moves.
(d) Quick moves.

14. From what hospital has the Master been released?
(a) St. Mary.
(b) St. George.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. Luke.

15. What does Uragami's opponent seem willing to do in every game of go that he plays on the train?
(a) Fight.
(b) Swear.
(c) Cry.
(d) Lose.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the final session of the play, what becomes apparent about the Master?

2. What game is proposed by the sick person after the middle phase of the game?

3. Why are spectators disappointed in watching the game up to the point where it was recessed?

4. By making a move far away from the central battle that required a quick response, how did Otake leave the positions in the important parts of the board?

5. What color is the Master's hair dyed?

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