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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gichin warn against becoming when learning kata?
(a) Fat.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Conceited.
(d) Angry.

2. What did popular wrestlers use that could kill a man instantly?
(a) Tug of war.
(b) Shuto.
(c) Karate chop.
(d) Speech.

3. 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) Beat them.
(b) Scalpel them.
(c) Run away from them.
(d) Karate charge.

4. What was exercised in karate that could improve marital relations?
(a) Courtesy.
(b) Grace.
(c) Speed.
(d) Silence.

5. In 1921, who held a demonstration of ancient Japanese martial arts?
(a) Ministry of Trade.
(b) Ministry of International Affairs.
(c) Ministry of Education.
(d) Ministry of Health.

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

7. Who encouraged and warned Gichin of the difficulties of starting a school in Tokyo?
(a) Rudo and Kano.
(b) Azato and Itosu.
(c) Gima and Juku.
(d) Kosugi and Kano.

8. What were Gichin and his wife in Kyushu?
(a) Refugees.
(b) Landlords.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Poets.

9. What rule number was missing from karate-do?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

10. Gichin was on the faculty of a school near what?
(a) Naha.
(b) Senno.
(c) Jinriksha.
(d) Shaka.

11. What did karate training require as a student progressed levels?
(a) Ropes.
(b) An opponent.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Boards.

12. Gichin's book was published in what year?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1922.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1934.

13. Mastery of one kata could take how long?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 1 year.

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

15. Gichin urged students to practice what in public and private daily life?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Ethics.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Gichin's sick wife?

2. Gichin was dismayed by popular press notions of what in karate?

3. What did Gichin like to do despite offers of assistance?

4. Gichin was asked to introduce karate to what Japanese capital?

5. What was the Okinawan dormitory that Gichin stayed at?

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