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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Jeet Kune Do published?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1973.

2. Lee instructs that no-contact stopping of attacks inches in front of the target creates a false sense of _____.
(a) Pride.
(b) Speed.
(c) Distance.
(d) Responsibility.

3. Why is Bruce Lee confined to his bed?
(a) He is recovering from a coma.
(b) He breaks his legs.
(c) He has recently lost his sight.
(d) He suffers from a back injury.

4. What is an ability to recognize or provoke the right moment to act?
(a) Intuition.
(b) Speed.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Timing.

5. Lee suggests that speed and _____ from many angles should be used in stop-hit training.
(a) Punches and kicks.
(b) Counter attacks.
(c) Accuracy.
(d) Observation.

6. What does increased tissue elasticity reduce?
(a) The risk of injury.
(b) Fatigue.
(c) Muscle growth.
(d) The fight or flight response.

7. What may be used to anticipate and intercept the final line of attack if an opponent is making an attack?
(a) Reaction time.
(b) A block.
(c) Psychic energy.
(d) A stop-hit.

8. What does the author recommend that includes alternate splits, running in place, high kicks, and deep knee bends?
(a) An eleven step fitness program.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Gymnastics.
(d) Circuit training.

9. What does Lee claim should be felt before it is seen?
(a) The strike.
(b) The head butt.
(c) The finger jab.
(d) The side kick.

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

11. Lee says the uppercut is used in close-quarters but it is useless with fast _____ that stand upright and jab.
(a) Masters.
(b) Wrestlers.
(c) Boxers.
(d) Fencers.

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

13. What does Lee refer to as the offensive and defensive weapon, which is the backbone of punching in Jeet Kune Do?
(a) The jab.
(b) The leading straight punch.
(c) The hook.
(d) The choke hold.

14. Lee states that _____ requires the mind be not for or against.
(a) Purpose.
(b) Effort.
(c) Truth.
(d) Conduct.

15. What does Lee use as a strategy that causes an opponent to attack in tempo with the intent to execute a subsequent attack?
(a) Anticipation.
(b) Ego.
(c) Counter-time.
(d) Rhythm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee say is minimized with vigorous activity in warming up by rehearsing skills and raising body temperature?

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

3. What does Lee believe one must eliminate to rise above the limits of karma or destiny?

4. What moves a joint by becoming longer or shorter in order to cause motion that may be slow or fast?

5. What state of mind should a student have while training?

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