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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. Who was the Grand Champion that trained with Gichin?

2. In 1921, who held a demonstration of ancient Japanese martial arts?

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

4. Serious Karate-do pupils were _____________ to maintain interest and training over the long term.

5. How old was Gichin when he performed for the crown prince?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was the true meaning of karate?

7. What did Gichin learn from his students?

8. Why was Gichin so healthy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What was the importance of avoiding conflict according to Gichin? How did Gichin illustrate this in the example with the thieves entering his house? Did he respond in a similar way to Isotu? Were there any differences?

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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