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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Training for Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gichin sway a lantern to and fro as he is walking on the road with his son?
(a) To scare away priests.
(b) To scare away the habu.
(c) To scare away vampires.
(d) To scare away ghosts.

2. Who was the Jinriksha driver Gichin met?
(a) Naha.
(b) Jinriksha.
(c) Shaka.
(d) Sueyoshi.

3. Who did Gichin meet in school that was the son of a famous karate expert?
(a) Yasutsune Azato.
(b) Koshiro Suzuki.
(c) Shizoku Yamagachi.
(d) Kata Funakoshi.

4. In what social class was Gichin?
(a) Matzi.
(b) Kata.
(c) Shizoku.
(d) Yuko.

5. What were karate experts known for apparently according to the public?
(a) Strong grip.
(b) Long hair.
(c) Big egos.
(d) Speeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were two admirals that supported martial arts in 1921?

2. Where did Gichin die?

3. Okinawa had a poisonous snake named what?

4. Who said that karate was one of the most refined martial arts in Tokyo?

5. Karate became a part of what education in schools and colleges in Japan?

(see the answer key)

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