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

2. Does man have a very long history with flowers?
(a) No, not really.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Somewhat.

3. What is it important to remember about this art?
(a) It is a requirement.
(b) It is a prayer.
(c) It is a religious rite.
(d) It is not a religious rite.

4. How many can a tea room accommodate?
(a) No more than ten people.
(b) No more than two people.
(c) No more than twenty people.
(d) No more than five people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Many stories in Japan feature the rescue of what?

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. With what should archaeology not be confused?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the connection between man and flowers?

2. How are art masters immortal?

3. How is non-symmetry and non-repetition important?

4. How do the Japanese show that art is important to them?

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

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

7. Why might it be difficult for Westerners to appreciate Japanese architecture?

8. What do tea-masters think of life?

9. Describe the inside of a tea room.

10. How did the art of flower arrangement begin?

(see the answer keys)

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