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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preparations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lee explains that a dancer requires different warm up exercise _____ and _____ from an older martial arts fighter.
(a) Sets/Repetitions.
(b) Sketches/Illustrations.
(c) Times/Types.
(d) Examples/Models.

2. According to Lee, what is comprised of leads, false moves, and counterpunches supported by mobility and pressure?
(a) Grappling.
(b) A good offense.
(c) A counterblow.
(d) The first session of grappling.

3. What does Lee say is the result of training the nervous system to form effective connections or synapses?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Coordination.
(c) Muscle memory.
(d) Skill.

4. What does Lee say a long and deep feint draws the opponent into?
(a) A corner.
(b) A trance.
(c) A parry.
(d) A feint.

5. What does the author compare to the time a fencer takes to perform one simple fencing action?
(a) Puzzle time.
(b) Practice time.
(c) Movement time.
(d) Fencing time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lee consider to be the most favorable and underlies all recommended techniques and skills?

2. Lee states that the on-guard position enables _____ and favorable _____ at the same time.

3. What does Bruce Lee call over-daring because it forbids illegal and unfair tactics?

4. What state of mind should a student have while in combat?

5. Lee describes the parry as a light and easy sudden ______ of the hand from inside or outside to deflect a blow from ______.

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