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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. Where did Gichin postpone a visit to when Kano wanted a demonstration?

2. Who when trained in karate might be more obedient?

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

4. Gichin urged karate students to train with the eyes of what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Gichin explain that a karate blow can be fatal years later by comparing the body to boards?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does karate relate to Buddhist philosophy as described by Gichin? Do you find this comparison accurate? Which followers of Buddhist philosophy mentioned in the book were significant in terms of karate?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for Karate-Do. What was the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How did these settings reflect modern settings or culture? Do you think the setting influenced the development of karate or vice-versa?

Essay Topic 3

Gichin emphasized the importance of training in karate. What was an example of a kata described by Gichin? How long did it take to master a kata? What was necessary for mastery? Who could do it?

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