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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What concept of enlightenment is used in martial arts?

2. Lee believes that when one understands the _____, the _____ are understood as well.

3. Over the long history of martial arts, most systems promote forms and techniques that simulate _____ and can be practiced like a _____.

4. Lee feels that concentration and vigilance must be _____ to attack with the right timing.

5. What does Lee say there is no need for in Buddhism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the benefit of determining cadence?

2. What makes Jeet Kune Do a simple martial art?

3. What does Lee mean when he says, "The strike should be felt before it is seen?"

4. Do fighters in Jeet Kune Do need to be the same height and weight?

5. Choose one of the types of speed that Lee outlines. Why do you think this type of speed is desirable for the Jeet Kune Do artist?

6. What benefit does Lee say a fighter has in taking a low-line position?

7. Why does Lee call Western boxing over-daring?

8. How does Lee describe muscle tension working like a brake?

9. What does Lee see as the purpose of his book?

10. Who helped Lee in the writing and publication of his book?

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