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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. On the way to the last train to Tokyo after a party, who did Gichin encounter?
(a) A woman in red.
(b) A child in blue.
(c) A ghost in white.
(d) A man in black.

2. Karate was known in what Islands?
(a) Ryukyu.
(b) Kyushu.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Shuri.

3. Where did Gichin postpone a visit to when Kano wanted a demonstration?
(a) Okinawa.
(b) Nua.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Kyoto.

4. What was Gichin's favorite food?
(a) Fish.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Meat.
(d) Noodles.

5. Why was Gichin ashamed of himself after confronting the thief?
(a) Giving up so quickly.
(b) Needing the help of the police.
(c) Taking the offensive.
(d) Losing to a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Former students of Gichin who were unable to carry a rifle or sword were told to do what to the enemy during the war?

2. What was deadly serious where an opponent must always be in one's mind to survive and avoid failure?

3. Who told the public bathhouse tale that Gichin repeated?

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

5. Despite fears of war, where did Japan remain peaceful?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some benefits for women from taking karate according to Gichin?

2. What did Gichin learn from his students?

3. What was the true meaning of karate?

4. How did Gichin get started with his new school?

5. What did Gichin realize about his wife as she died?

6. What was the public bathhouse tale told by Seiji?

7. Why was Gichin so healthy?

8. Describe the book collaboration that Gichin had with the painter.

9. Describe the altercation Gichin had with the thief in the rain.

10. Describe Gichin's concern for his former students as the war with China began.

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