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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 Judo master asked Gichin to teach him some basic kata?
(a) Master Azato.
(b) Shinkin Gima.
(c) Meisei Juku.
(d) Jigoro Kano.

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

3. Gichin urged karate students to train with the eyes of what?
(a) Head.
(b) Soul.
(c) Deer.
(d) Tiger.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mastery of one kata could take how long?

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

4. Who encouraged and warned Gichin of the difficulties of starting a school in Tokyo?

5. How did Gichin eat his food in the summer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Gichin name his dojo Shoto?

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

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

5. What did Gichin teach his students about karate that kept them from forming illegal gangs?

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

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

8. Why did many women like karate according to Gichin?

9. How did Gichin approach karate training?

10. How did karate stand out according to Gichin?

(see the answer keys)

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