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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. How many years is the Master in retirement before he comes to play with Otake?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

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

3. What does Uragami see in the features of the Master?
(a) Something poignant.
(b) Something disturbing.
(c) Something loving.
(d) Something strong.

4. How does the Master act during the play that disarms Otake?
(a) He is quiet.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He is talkative.
(d) He is agitated.

5. What does Uragami believe is responsible for the Master's death?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Rules.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What culture does the Master greatly influence?

2. How often do the players meet in the game of go?

3. What game does the Narrator play with the Master?

4. Where do the players meet for the ceremonial opening of the game?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Uragami describe himself?

2. What are the events that happen immediately after the end of the match?

3. What does Uragami notice in a photograph of the Master that he adds in his article?

4. How does the Master seem to have trouble understanding the new rules?

5. What is the controversy surrounding the match he had with Wu?

6. How is the ceremony for the game of go described by Yasunari?

7. How does the Master reveal his desire for enough time to not worry about time in games?

8. Why does the Master go into another room with his white stone?

9. After the judges and reporters and Otake leave the inn, what does Uragami reflect upon?

10. Why is Otake willing to forfeit the game?

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