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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gichin went with Master Itosu on what kind of viewing party?

2. When did the Meiji Restoration begin?

3. Who started the Okinawa Association for Spirit of the Martial Arts?

4. At Gichin's school, the commissioner watched what kind of demonstration?

5. Azato met the famous Okinawan swordsman called what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gichin practice the spirit of karate when thieves visited his home?

2. How did Gichin interpret what karate means?

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

4. What was a myth about karate practitioners?

5. Why did Gichin admire Sueyoshi?

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

7. Describe the origins of karate.

8. What was the goal of karate?

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

10. How did Itosu teach his students the meaning of karate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power in society was a prevailing theme of Karate-Do. Gichin frequently referred to this theme, painting the picture of the monarchy and the change in government. Which individuals appeared honest and which appeared corrupt? Which individuals appeared to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Gichin described?

Essay Topic 2

Karate-Do was particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's individuals and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. The author used imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Violence appeared throughout Karate-Do. Who was violent? In what ways were individuals violent or abusive? What was their effect on other individuals and their lives? Did these individuals change over time?

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