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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Schools of Tea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the word for the "religion of aestheticism," which has grown up around tea in Japanese culture?
(a) Teaism.
(b) Teatimism.
(c) Tea-Taoism.
(d) T-ism.

2. The book also discusses well-known tea drinkers from history, and_________ methods of tea drinking which are to be avoided.
(a) "Vulgar."
(b) "Gross."
(c) "Disgusting."
(d) "Ugly."

3. Why were they referred to in this way?
(a) They discussed the aesthetic qualities of tea.
(b) They used tea for creative inspiration and contemplate tea itself, celebrating its essence.
(c) They used tea as an artistic medium.
(d) They loved tea more than anything else.

4. The editor sees ___________ distinct sides of Okakura which he would alternately exhibit.
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

5. What has been beneficial to this "religion of aestheticism?"
(a) Japan's influence on the continent.
(b) Japan's connection with China.
(c) Japan's isolation.
(d) Japan's Buddhist beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some statesmen, philosophers, and artists of the West could be referred to as what?

2. Mankind is well known for investing great care in __________ things.

3. What is another side?

4. America's own __________________ shows the power of tea.

5. As with vintage and concern with years with wine in Europe, different tea periods can tell us what about Japan?

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