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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. What do the players wear for the ceremonial opening of the game?
(a) Traditional Chinese garb.
(b) Traditional Korean garb.
(c) Traditional Taiwanese garb.
(d) Traditional Japanese garb.

2. When is the fourth session of the game played?
(a) In June.
(b) In July.
(c) In May.
(d) In August.

3. Since the mood is tense, where is the Master taken to retreat in between sessions?
(a) A hospital.
(b) An inn by the sea.
(c) A bed and breakfast downtown.
(d) A cavern.

4. What does the newspaper offer the Master to play with Otake?
(a) A fee.
(b) A title.
(c) A credit.
(d) A book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Master drink with his opponent in a friendly atmosphere prior to the game?

2. How does the Master act during the play that disarms Otake?

3. In what world does the Master play a pivotal part?

4. After the death of the Master, what does Uragami offer to take?

5. What does the Master's odd bent position remind Uragami of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Uragami admit to having for the Master?

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

3. How is the Master described before his death?

4. Why do many players play with the Master?

5. Why does Uragami feel touched by seeing the Master in the outbuilding?

6. Why is the Master not a popular opponent?

7. Why is Otake willing to forfeit the game?

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

9. What is the ceremonial opening for the go game like?

10. What does Uragami do for the widow with care and deference after the Master's death?

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