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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lee teaches that _____ allows one to remain coiled in a loose but compact position.
(a) Twisting.
(b) Hovering.
(c) The crouch.
(d) The posture.

2. What does Lee believe one must eliminate to rise above the limits of karma or destiny?
(a) False ideas of physical strength.
(b) False ideas of a higher power.
(c) False ideas of the ego.
(d) False ideas of a separate self.

3. What supplies energy for muscular contractions?
(a) Biochemical reactions.
(b) Adrenaline.
(c) Viscosity.
(d) Physiological conditioning.

4. What type of posture does Lee say should always be maintained?
(a) A slight lean forward.
(b) A rounded back.
(c) A straight line or axis.
(d) A different one for each position.

5. According to Bruce Lee's teachings, what expression opens thought, feeling, and will to the world of nature?
(a) Science.
(b) Art.
(c) Math.
(d) Technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious tradition does Bruce Lee draw on as a path to enlightenment?

2. What does Lee consider to be the psychological and physiological conditioning of an individual?

3. What does Lee believe is a primary need of the on-guard position?

4. What does Lee claim is the greatest hindrance to proper physical action?

5. What does Lee recommend to develop balance?

(see the answer key)

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