2. Why does Otake apologize many times on the first day of play?
(a) He makes many mistakes.
(b) He has to go to the bathroom a lot.
(c) He is sweating.
(d) He is nervous.

3. Who is Maeda, in relationship to the Master?
(a) A friend.
(b) A son.
(c) A disciple.
(d) A brother.

4. How tail is the Master?
(a) 4 feet.
(b) 6 feet.
(c) 3 feet.
(d) 5 feet.

5. What is the Master able to do when he is playing a game?
(a) Knit socks.
(b) Smoke a pipe.
(c) Shut out all disturbances.
(d) Win every time.

6. How does Uragami feel towards the Master?
(a) He is scared of him.
(b) He is fond of him.
(c) He is troubled by him.
(d) He is bored by him.

7. What kinds of rules are drawn up for the competitive match?
(a) Simple.
(b) Long.
(c) Short.
(d) Complicated.

8. What does the Master reveal as a strong personality trait?
(a) Anger.
(b) Detachment.
(c) Fear.
(d) Frustration.

9. Where do the players meet for the ceremonial opening of the game?
(a) Yasunari.
(b) Binchen.
(c) Koyokan.
(d) Tibutu.

10. What does the Master seem casual about delaying?
(a) The resumption of the game.
(b) The transfer of authority.
(c) The ritual of performance.
(d) The ceremony of tea.

11. In what event does Uragami find special meaning by looking at pictures of the Master's image?
(a) The game.
(b) The ceremony.
(c) His death.
(d) His birth.

12. Why does the Master play with white stones?
(a) He is of higher rank.
(b) He is old.
(c) He likes white.
(d) He is of lower rank.

13. When was the Master's last game played over, in 14 sessions?
(a) Over 3 months.
(b) Over 6 months.
(c) Over 4 months.
(d) Over 2 months.

14. What does the outbuilding lie beyond?
(a) A garden.
(b) A bookstore.
(c) A teahouse.
(d) A city wall.

15. What is Otake upset about the Master breaking?
(a) Rules.
(b) His board.
(c) Icons.
(d) His cup.