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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example of moving and not moving does Lee use?
(a) A jack-in-the-box toy.
(b) A tree blowing in the wind.
(c) A person driving in a car.
(d) A moon seen under the waves.

2. What does Lee say are small, phasic, or bent-knee?
(a) Stances.
(b) Positions.
(c) Kicks.
(d) Punches.

3. What does Lee describe as dangerous in attack or defense?
(a) Telegraphing.
(b) Hair pulling.
(c) A high hook.
(d) An elongated guard.

4. What does Lee claim is the greatest hindrance to proper physical action?
(a) Anger.
(b) Self-consciousness.
(c) Over-thinking.
(d) Doubt.

5. What does Lee say is required to prepare the athlete for strenuous physical performance?
(a) Climbing stairs.
(b) Setting a goal.
(c) Warming up.
(d) Studying the opponent.

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

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

8. What does Lee suggest every muscle in the body benefits from before vigorous activity?
(a) Brisk walking.
(b) Massage.
(c) Climbing stairs.
(d) Warming up.

9. Lee says the hook should start and end in the position, without _____.
(a) Hesitation.
(b) Making eye contact.
(c) Making a sound.
(d) Telegraphing.

10. A fighter's ability to _____, Lee says, creates openings for _____.
(a) Confuse/Attack.
(b) Adapt/Change.
(c) Be free of thoughts/Enlightenment.
(d) Fight/Winning.

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

12. What religious tradition does Bruce Lee draw on as a path to enlightenment?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) All religions.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Buddhism.

13. What does Lee recommend to develop balance?
(a) Standing on one foot.
(b) Kicking and punching.
(c) Balancing on a beam.
(d) Warming up.

14. Lee says the greatest benefit is gained by exercises that _____ moves used in the_____.
(a) Inspire/Art.
(b) Practice/Training.
(c) Imitate/Event
(d) Counter/Fight.

15. Lee teaches that quick hitting with leverage and timing regardless of _____ and _____ is the secret of powerful hitting.
(a) Weight/Height.
(b) Training/Mindset.
(c) Strength/Weight.
(d) Pressure/Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. The straight rear thrust to body is a _____ used as a counter or after a preliminary feint.

2. Lee teaches that the ripening of an individual with his being is not possible without ______.

3. Perceptual, mental, initiation and performance are types of _____.

4. What does Lee say enables one to assume adaptability to any style?

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

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