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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Master's moves in the game do for his position?
(a) Strengthen it.
(b) Raise it.
(c) Weaken it.
(d) Neutralize it.

2. How long does the recess in the match last?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 2 months.

3. Where does Uragami plan to go from the inn after the match is recessed?
(a) His brother's inn.
(b) His summer home.
(c) His father's house.
(d) His friend's house.

4. Who finds it hard to write about Otake and the Master?
(a) Uragami.
(b) The priest.
(c) Yasunari.
(d) The go teacher.

5. After the play of what move does Otake take the offensive and the advantage?
(a) White 101.
(b) Black 100.
(c) Black 145.
(d) White 139.

6. Of what origin is the only exception among all the great players, according to Uragami?
(a) Master.
(b) Otake.
(c) Uragami.
(d) Wu.

7. What brings about palpitations and pain in the chest of one of the people at the game?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Eating disorder.
(c) Fear mongering.
(d) A heart condition.

8. Who develops a cold and possibly some fluid in his lungs?
(a) Uragami.
(b) Jason.
(c) The Master.
(d) Yasunari.

9. Why are spectators disappointed in watching the game up to the point where it was recessed?
(a) It is colorful.
(b) It is loose.
(c) It is dramatic.
(d) It is conservative.

10. Where is the match being moved to, after the Master's hair is dyed?
(a) Ito.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Grotto.
(d) Ipswich.

11. Out of respect for what do the judges not want to make the Master wait?
(a) His name.
(b) His rank.
(c) His weight.
(d) His age.

12. What color is the Master's hair dyed?
(a) White.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

13. What brings a small crowd of watchers on the train when Uragami plays go?
(a) The sight of the foreigner.
(b) The sight of the board.
(c) The sight of the apiary.
(d) The sight of the chess moves.

14. How is Wu, regarding his comments about the game between the Master and Otake?
(a) Conservative.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Modest.
(d) Wild.

15. What does the Master's opponent want him to do after the doctor check-up?
(a) Start over.
(b) Fight.
(c) Forfeit.
(d) Run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country elevated go to an art form?

2. What does Otake damage if he forfeits the game?

3. Who is difficult at Hakone on hearing about the game recess?

4. When does Uragami join the Master for a meal as the play stops?

5. What are the new rules of the game of go, after the doctor check-up?

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