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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the game reaches the middle ground, what does each player stake out?
(a) Flags.
(b) Season passes.
(c) Wins.
(d) Territory.

2. Who does not know that Otake continues to threaten to forfeit rather than give in?
(a) Ito.
(b) The Master.
(c) Otake.
(d) Yasunari.

3. What do the Master's moves in the game do for his position?
(a) Weaken it.
(b) Raise it.
(c) Neutralize it.
(d) Strengthen it.

4. What does Uragami discuss as he pleads with Otake to reconsider forfeiting the game?
(a) The beginning of the match.
(b) The end of the match.
(c) The rise and fall of winners.
(d) The historic nature of the game.

5. Why is the Master bundled up?
(a) To show his power.
(b) To fend off chills.
(c) To nurture support.
(d) To win a game.

6. How does the Master insist on playing?
(a) Impatiently.
(b) Without fear.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Quickly.

7. Who has an insatiable appetite for the game even when away from the go table?
(a) The game warden.
(b) The secretary.
(c) The priest.
(d) The Master.

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

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

10. Who is almost bedridden with weakness after the middle phase of the game?
(a) Master.
(b) Otake.
(c) Hiroku.
(d) Uragami.

11. What move by the Master does Otake consider a brilliant one that leaves him in a tough spot?
(a) White 130.
(b) Black 101.
(c) White 131.
(d) Black 100.

12. What does Uragami do when he hears the Master's reply when Uragami asks if he will agree to wait a day?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Weeps.
(c) Screams.
(d) Smiles.

13. Whose health is deteriorating by August?
(a) Otake.
(b) Hiroku.
(c) Uragami.
(d) Master.

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

15. What does the Master publish after the match is over?
(a) A note.
(b) An apology.
(c) A commentary.
(d) A love letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who insists on playing the game despite the health hazards?

2. What does the Master call a solid move after the match is over?

3. Who is sympathetic to the sick person after the middle phase of the game?

4. If Otake forfeits, who will receive the sympathy of viewers of the game?

5. What does Otake do while the Master diverts himself with other games?

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