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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 did Gichin grab of the thief that made him yell?
(a) Arm.
(b) Leg.
(c) Testicle.
(d) Foot.

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

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

4. What could trainees develop from karate?
(a) Real courage.
(b) Real speed.
(c) Real muscles.
(d) Real height.

5. What did Gichin like to do despite offers of assistance?
(a) Walk.
(b) Cook.
(c) Drink.
(d) Read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What earthquake struck on September 1, 1923?

3. What did the person Gichin met in Tokyo want from him?

4. How many bowls of soup did Gichin have a day?

5. Where was Gichin's sick wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was karate-do a way of life?

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

3. How did Gichin plan to impress viewers at the demonstration in Tokyo?

4. How did the earthquake affect Gichin's trade?

5. Why did the children call Gichin "snake gourd?"

6. Why did Gichin warn against arrogance in training?

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

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

9. Why was Gichin ashamed of how he reacted to the thief?

10. What was the true meaning of karate?

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