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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 kind of specialist is sent by the newspaper to examine the sick patient?
(a) Heart.
(b) Lung.
(c) Skin.
(d) Brain.

2. Who is almost bedridden with weakness after the middle phase of the game?
(a) Otake.
(b) Hiroku.
(c) Uragami.
(d) Master.

3. Who is the editor of the literary section of Uragami's newspaper?
(a) Hiroku.
(b) Otake.
(c) Master.
(d) Kume.

4. Why is the Master bundled up?
(a) To fend off chills.
(b) To show his power.
(c) To win a game.
(d) To nurture support.

5. By making a move far away from the central battle that required a quick response, how did Otake leave the positions in the important parts of the board?
(a) Different.
(b) Defeated.
(c) Glowing.
(d) Unchanged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brings about palpitations and pain in the chest of one of the people at the game?

2. Who does not know that Otake continues to threaten to forfeit rather than give in?

3. How many doctors are brought in to check the sick person at the game?

4. What is added to maintain the interest of readers who are not familiar with go?

5. In the final session of the play, what becomes apparent about the Master?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Otake threaten to do that the Master does not know about?

2. As an amateur, what does Uragami fail to see about the Master's brilliant move?

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

4. What does Otake consider a brilliant move by the Master?

5. How is Otake affected by the Master's poor condition of health?

6. Why is play in August delayed, initially?

7. When is the Master allowed to play again, in Chapter 25?

8. What does Uragami think of his match with the American on the train?

9. What does Uragami take as a sign of the Master's desire to finish the match?

10. What happens as the game enters the middle phase?

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