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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. Who refuses to play after the session at Ito is left up in the air after a dispute over the schedule?

2. What stage does Uragami consider the game of go?

3. Who influences the decisions of the Master's opponent?

4. What is the last play of the game up to the point where it was recessed?

5. Where is the match being moved to, after the Master's hair is dyed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Otake consider forfeiting because of the new rules?

7. What happens when Uragami goes to the master and asks him to wait for a day?

8. Why is Uragami disappointed in Wu's comments for the article?

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

10. How are the rules changed to adjust to the Master's health?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book The Master of Go? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What was the importance of avoiding conflict, according to Otake? How was he supportive? How was he distant? How did Otake find himself alone, often? How did his competitiveness affect this? What were his feelings about this? Did this change over time? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Politics play a significant role in the book. Kawabata refers to the politics of the Japanese society of The Master of Go compared to that of China. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of the Master, Otake, and others? Also, examine the use of politics in relationships.

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