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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. When does Otake relent and agree to the conditions that the organizers of the game make to shorten the game?
(a) On the 5th day.
(b) On the 3rd day.
(c) On the 4th day.
(d) On the 1st day.

2. What does Uragami's opponent on the train seem to lack?
(a) The skills.
(b) The talent.
(c) The spirit.
(d) The training.

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

4. What does the Master reply when Uragami asks if he will agree to wait a day?
(a) Why?
(b) It is acceptable.
(c) Why not?
(d) It is not possible.

5. What does the Master regularly check after Otake takes the offensive and the advantage?
(a) His watch.
(b) His winnings.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His losses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of specialist is sent by the newspaper to examine the sick patient?

2. What session at Ito is left up in the air after a dispute over the schedule?

3. Who goes to visit Wu to get his opinion of the game between the Master and Otake?

4. Where does Uragami plan to go from the inn after the match is recessed?

5. When does the game resume after the recess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the second session at Ito left up in the air?

2. How does Otake apparently take advantage of the rules of the game of go?

3. Why does Uragami think Otake takes so long to play his move?

4. How does the Master make Otake play conservatively?

5. Why are amateurs disappointed in the game, according to Uragami?

6. Why is the judge not able to find Black 121, initially?

7. Why does Otake think the Master should not play in August?

8. Why does the Master's wife want to hide details about his health?

9. Why do the judges and organizers appeal to Otake to play?

10. What happens during the final session of the match?

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