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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. With what should archaeology not be confused?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Art.
(c) Innovation.
(d) Science.

2. What do the great masters never forget?
(a) They are immortal.
(b) They are special.
(c) They have been given a gift.
(d) They are making art for an audience.

3. What are the invention of tea masters?
(a) Many tea cups.
(b) Many silk flowers.
(c) Many other art forms.
(d) Many dishes.

4. Early tea rooms were connected to what?
(a) Homes.
(b) Stores.
(c) Temples.
(d) Schools.

5. What happens when the flower withers?
(a) The plant is thrown into the water.
(b) The plant is burned.
(c) The plant is thrown away.
(d) The plant is carefully buried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might it be hard for Westerners to appreciate the Japanese tradition of wood and bamboo architecture, and, therefore, hard to appreciate the tea room itself?

2. Flowers selected in this manner are placed on what?

3. Lastly, tea masters have an understanding of the ________________ of life.

4. During one of these fights, who planted rumors that Rikyu planned to poison his lord?

5. Flowers are a natural beauty that inspires what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the art of flower arrangement begin?

2. How can one truly appreciate art?

3. Do humans deserve flowers, according to the author? Explain.

4. Why does Okakura use this tale?

5. How does Okakura illustrate this attitude towards life?

6. Describe the attitude of "Flower Masters" towards flowers.

7. How are art masters immortal?

8. How is the tea room different from other forms of architecture?

9. Describe early tea rooms and how they changed with the innovations of Rikyu.

10. What do tea-masters think of life?

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