Tea Mastery and Samurai Values

The story contrasts the self-control of a samurai and a tea master. A tea master, Yesito, serves Lord Yamu Soji with unmatched skill, earning the rank of a samurai. During a visit to Ado, Yesito encounters a samurai who challenges him to a duel, doubting his warrior status. Despite fear, Yesito prepares to die with honor. Lord Yamu Soji advises him to perform the tea ceremony, which calms him. The next day, Yesito's composed demeanor during the duel intimidates the samurai, who apologizes and leaves, recognizing Yesito's true strength.

What is a key characteristic of a samurai as described in the introduction?

• Wealth and power

• Total control of mind and body

• Physical strength

• Fearlessness

What was the tea master's name who served Lord Yamu Soji?

• Takashi

• Yamato

• Yesito

• Hiroshi

Why did the samurai with the scar challenge the tea master?

• He wanted to learn the tea ceremony.

• He was ordered by Lord Yamu Soji.

• He was offended by the tea master's attire.

• He wanted to test his own skills.

What did the tea master decide to do after being challenged to a duel?

• Learn how to die with honor

• Run away from the city

• Learn how to fight like a samurai

• Seek help from his friends

What advice did Lord Yamu Soji give to the tea master?

• To practice sword fighting

• To flee the city

• To apologize to the samurai

• To focus on the tea ceremony

How did the tea master prepare for the duel?

• By practicing sword techniques

• By meditating all night

• By performing the tea ceremony

• By seeking advice from other samurai

What was the samurai's reaction to the tea master's calmness during the duel?

• He was impressed and apologized.

• He attacked immediately.

• He laughed at the tea master.

• He called for reinforcements.

What did the tea master focus on during the tea ceremony that helped him in the duel?

• The beauty of the cups

• The aroma of the tea

• The presence of his master

• The ritual and its serenity

What did the samurai warrior realize about the tea master during the duel?

• He was a skilled fighter

• He was a true samurai

• He was not afraid to die

• He was a master of deception

What lesson can be learned from the tea master's experience?

• Physical strength is most important

• Always avoid conflict

• Appearances are deceiving

• Calmness and focus can overcome fear