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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gichin say that trainees used karate for?
(a) To calm the mind.
(b) To fight enemies.
(c) To see weakness.
(d) To build strength.

2. How many weapons did Gichin identify from the wrist down?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 35.
(d) 15.

3. Gichin was moved by His Majesty's memory of a demonstration that he did many years ago at what location?
(a) Nua Castle.
(b) Funakoshi Castle.
(c) Kyushu Castle.
(d) Shuri Castle.

4. What did Gichin like to do in the afternoon that he did as a child?
(a) Play.
(b) Draw.
(c) Calligraphy.
(d) Sleep.

5. Who was the Grand Champion that trained with Gichin?
(a) Isamu.
(b) Rokuro.
(c) Azato.
(d) Onishiki.

6. Gichin claimed the mastery of Karate-do required being what?
(a) A willingness to give in to higher power.
(b) A good and honest member of society.
(c) A desire for new experiences and people.
(d) A strong heart and willpower.

7. Who was the Russian war hero that supported Funakoshi?
(a) Admiral Gichin Onishiki.
(b) Admiral Azato Meisei.
(c) Admiral Isamu Takeshita.
(d) Admiral Rokuro Yashiro.

8. What did an opponent allow a karate student to do?
(a) Gain.
(b) Collaborate.
(c) Spar.
(d) Lose.

9. Who when trained in karate might be more obedient?
(a) Wives.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Children.
(d) Husbands.

10. What might contribute to the appearance and health of girls and young women?
(a) Bosu training.
(b) Karate training.
(c) Jijutsu training.
(d) Tug of war training.

11. In 1945, Gichin's dojo was destroyed by what?
(a) Air raid.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Fire.
(d) Stampede.

12. What made kata similar to dance?
(a) Smoothness.
(b) Shape.
(c) Grace.
(d) Speed.

13. What is the Japanese word for knapsack?
(a) Furoshiki.
(b) Kata.
(c) Druta.
(d) Yugoshi.

14. What new role had the crown prince taken on as the war commenced?
(a) Priest.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Father.
(d) Teacher.

15. Former students of Gichin who were unable to carry a rifle or sword were told to do what to the enemy during the war?
(a) Scalpel them.
(b) Run away from them.
(c) Karate charge.
(d) Beat them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did karate training require as a student progressed levels?

2. What were Gichin and his wife in Kyushu?

3. What did Gichin grab of the thief that made him yell?

4. From where did Gichin get students?

5. Gichin took his wife's ashes by train to where?

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