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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the old rules of the game of go, prior to the doctor check-up?

2. Who influences the decisions of the Master's opponent?

3. What brings about palpitations and pain in the chest of one of the people at the game?

4. What does the Master publish after the match is over?

5. What do the organizers of the game want to see shortened in the game?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Master make Otake play conservatively?

2. Why is Uragami disappointed in Wu's comments for the article?

3. What does Uragami say will happen if Otake forfeits the game?

4. Why does the Master's wife want to hide details about his health?

5. Why is the second session at Ito left up in the air?

6. Why are amateurs disappointed in the game, according to Uragami?

7. Why is Uragami coming and going in between sessions of the game of go?

8. Why do the judges and organizers appeal to Otake to play?

9. Despite his declining health, what does the Master continue to have for the game?

10. What happens when Kume visits the Master and suggests a doctor for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Master of Go is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Kawabata uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

The author used more than one instance of irony in The Master of Go. Cite at least two examples that you can identify in the book and note why they were examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Kawabata employed simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex concepts. Both styles employed powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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