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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. What could trainees develop from karate?

2. What religion did Gichin's wife follow?

3. Where did Gichin live with his oldest son in 1945?

4. What did an opponent allow a karate student to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Gichin warn against arrogance in training?

2. How did Gichin approach karate training?

3. Why was Gichin so healthy?

4. What was the public bathhouse tale told by Seiji?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why did Gichin name his dojo Shoto?

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

Describe Sueyoshi. What was his role in Karate-Do? What was Gichin trying to accomplish by describing Sueyoshi?

Essay Topic 3

How did Matsumura illustrate the lesson of vanity? Describe in relation to his reaction to the attack launched by the engraver.

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