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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Master played with Wu, what allegations were made about the Master?
(a) He cheated.
(b) He lied to Wu.
(c) He used illness as an excuse.
(d) He denied his power.

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

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

4. Why do many players play with the Master?
(a) Out of curiosity.
(b) Out of competitive need.
(c) Out of desperation.
(d) Out of deference.

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

6. How much does the Master weigh?
(a) 120 lbs.
(b) 80 lbs.
(c) 130 lbs.
(d) 70 lbs.

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

8. How long does Uragami think the match will take?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 3 months.

9. What change in the weather prompts concern for the Master's health?
(a) Heat.
(b) Cold.
(c) Rain.
(d) Hail.

10. What is the Master hospitalized for?
(a) A heart condition.
(b) A chest problem.
(c) A leg problem.
(d) A back problem.

11. What makes the river near the game flood and swell?
(a) A tempest.
(b) Snow.
(c) A dam.
(d) Rains.

12. When the Master's opponent leaves, who is the only person with him at the inn?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His wife.
(d) His brother.

13. Who tells a story about a visitor with a crying baby while the Master is playing a game?
(a) His brother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His friend.
(d) His wife.

14. What is the Koyokan?
(a) A book.
(b) A clubhouse.
(c) A tea ceremony.
(d) A sword.

15. How many times does the Master break the rules on the first day?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the Master propose changes to rules?

2. During what meal do the players stop the game?

3. Why does Otake ask to be excused repeatedly from the game?

4. What does the Master do that resembles a violent struggle internally?

5. How many years is the Master in retirement before he comes to play with Otake?

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