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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. Gichin was moved by His Majesty's memory of a demonstration that he did many years ago at what location?
(a) Kyushu Castle.
(b) Shuri Castle.
(c) Funakoshi Castle.
(d) Nua Castle.

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

3. Where did Gichin's wife live?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Isamu.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Kyoto.

4. What earthquake struck on September 1, 1923?
(a) Shoto-kan.
(b) Hiromichi.
(c) Grand Kanto.
(d) Onishiki.

5. Who was the naval man that became a student of Gichin?
(a) Isamu.
(b) Azato.
(c) Rokuro.
(d) Onishiki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gichin's book was published in what year?

2. What might contribute to the appearance and health of girls and young women?

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

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

5. The victim of a karate blow often died when?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Gichin so healthy?

3. Why did Gichin name his dojo Shoto?

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

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

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

7. Why did Gichin's wife not live with him?

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

9. What did mastery of karate-do require according to Gichin?

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

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