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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. Okakura tells the story of the _________ Tea of Rikyu.
(a) Last.
(b) Only.
(c) First.
(d) Second.

2. Of what did he sing?
(a) Silence.
(b) Nature, beauty, war, and many other aspects of life.
(c) Peace and harmony.
(d) Love and war.

3. Finally a harp master named ___________ took the harp.
(a) Rin Miu.
(b) Unenko Tomomi.
(c) Pai Ya.
(d) Yoko Sayuri.

4. If something is ancient, is it art?
(a) Not necessarily.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) Yes, usually.
(d) No, never.

5. How is the music described?
(a) Powerful and beautiful.
(b) Loud and overbearing.
(c) Unique and interesting.
(d) Smooth and graceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the garden path?

2. Tea master influence is reflected in aspects of what?

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

4. The viewer is drawn to what about the artist?

5. Rikyu had a final, magnificent ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Rikyu's life come to an end?

3. What do tea-masters think of life?

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

5. What is the connection between man and flowers?

6. How have tea-masters furthered art in Japan? What else have they influenced?

7. How can one truly appreciate art?

8. What does Okakura say about modern art appreciation?

9. How are art masters immortal?

10. What is a Sukiya?

(see the answer keys)

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