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

2. What does Lee say enables one to assume adaptability to any style?
(a) An inner strength.
(b) Flexability.
(c) Practice.
(d) Formlessness.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bruce Lee call over-daring because it forbids illegal and unfair tactics?

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

3. What does Lee say occurs while warming up that reduces viscosity and resistance of muscle to its own movement?

4. Lee teaches that quick hitting with leverage and timing regardless of _____ and _____ is the secret of powerful hitting.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why do Lee and the editor devote so much detail to the on-guard position and proper posture?

3. What happened in Bruce Lee's life that inspired the writing of "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do?"

4. Why does the author believe Jeet Kune Do is an art?

5. When is reaction time longer?

6. What do you imagine a "poker body" might look and feel like?

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

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

9. Lee says that a proper spiritual attitude is maintained. What might happen if a fighter does not maintain their spiritual attitude?

10. Why do different types of activities require different warm ups?

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