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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who plays immediately after the break, indicating that he came up with the response during the break?

3. Since the mood is tense, where is the Master taken to retreat in between sessions?

4. Why does Otake play with black stones?

5. How many times does the Master break the rules on the first day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Uragami describe himself?

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

6. How does the Master act during the game of go that is revealed in his breathing?

7. What are some concessions made for the game that seem very difficult to follow?

8. How are the two players described in the beginning of the book?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Otake's initial foray into game playing. What did he enjoy about it? What were his concerns? When The Master got offered a prestigious title, how did this change his life? What new skills did he acquire?

Essay Topic 2

Knowledge is an important concept of the book. Who has knowledge, and in what way? Who loses or gains knowledge? Is Shusai's desire for knowledge the same as that of Otake? What is different about them? What about the members of the team Shusai was on? In what ways were these individuals similar in their pursuit of knowledge or influence, and in what ways were they different?

Essay Topic 3

The Master of Go is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Kawabata uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

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