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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Lee suggest a series of punches end?
(a) With the lead hand.
(b) With a foul tactic.
(c) In ready position.
(d) With a straight rear thrust.

4. What does Lee consider to be the psychological and physiological conditioning of an individual?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Training.
(c) Preliminaries.
(d) Fighting.

5. 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.

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

7. The author suggests that the lack of _____ lets things disclose themselves.
(a) Will power.
(b) Time.
(c) Self-rigidity.
(d) Energy.

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

9. What state of mind should a student have while training?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Calm.
(c) Tense.
(d) Active.

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

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

12. What does Lee say should use actual range and evasive tactics both for reliability?
(a) A straight rear thrust.
(b) Realistic total fighting.
(c) A lead jab.
(d) Western boxing.

13. Which hook is delivered while circling left?
(a) Right corkscrew.
(b) Combination.
(c) Left foot sweep.
(d) Uppercut.

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

15. What concept of enlightenment is used in martial arts?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Zen.
(d) Solitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee say is one of the most important skills of any proficiency in athletics?

2. What type of posture does Lee say should always be maintained?

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

4. When the opponent's hand or leg is within reach, the fighter can gain _____ of it for subsequent attack.

5. What does Lee describe as dangerous in attack or defense?

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