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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who were classified in four teaching groups as elementary classes, higher grades, special courses and assistants?
(a) Tertiary school instructors.
(b) Secondary school instructors.
(c) Quarterly school instructors.
(d) Primary school instructors.

3. Who was old and bedridden that Gichin knew and was related to?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Father.

4. What did thieves take from Gichin's house?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Cakes.
(c) Karate clothes.
(d) Money.

5. What part of the body had to be cut off to join the medical practice in 19th century Japan?
(a) Topknot.
(b) Nails.
(c) Braids.
(d) Mustache.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in Okinawa was Gichin born?

2. The goal of karate and all the martial arts was what?

3. What did Gichin practice with Azato secretly?

4. Where did Gichin die?

5. Why was Matsumura pale and dejected when he entered the engraver's shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was a myth about karate practitioners?

2. Why was it hard to learn karate initially in 19th century Japan?

3. How was the son of Azato that Gichin met described in the first section of the book?

4. How did Gichin rescue the man running from the police initially?

5. How were Gichin's karate teachers described in the first section of the book?

6. What was the premise and history of Karate-do: My Way of Life?

7. Describe the origins of karate.

8. Describe the young confident man mentioned during the typhoon in Okinawa.

9. Why did Gichin stay in the Okinawa area of Shuri despite his promotion?

10. What did Matsumura learn about life after his experience at the engraver shop?

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