Samurai Duel and Tea Ceremony

The story contrasts the spiritual discipline of samurai warriors with the focused art of the Japanese tea ceremony. A tea master, honored with samurai rank, is challenged to a duel by a skeptical samurai. With guidance from a fencing master, the tea master prepares by channeling the same focus he uses in his tea ceremonies. His calm demeanor during the duel surprises the samurai, leading to a peaceful resolution.

What is the primary focus of a samurai's meditation practice?

• His emotions

• His enemies

• His breath

• His sword

How does the tea master's concentration compare to that of a samurai?

• It is less focused

• It is equally focused

• It is unrelated

• It is more focused

Why does the samurai warrior challenge the tea master to a duel?

• He wants to test his own skills

• He is offended by the tea master's attire

• He wants to learn the tea ceremony

• He is ordered by Lord Yama Nucci

What advice does the master of fencing give to the tea master?

• To learn sword fighting

• To bribe the samurai

• To maintain his tea ceremony mindset

• To flee the city

What does the tea master think about first when considering the duel?

• His own safety

• His family's honor

• The location of the duel

• The samurai's skills

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

• He immediately accepts

• He runs away

• He seeks advice from friends

• He consults the master of fencing

What does the master of fencing respect about the tea master?

• His bravery

• His wealth

• His calm demeanor

• His sword skills

How does the tea master prepare for the duel?

• By practicing sword fighting

• By meditating

• By performing the tea ceremony

• By writing a will

What is the samurai warrior's reaction to the tea master's calmness?

• He challenges him again

• He is confused and withdraws

• He laughs at him

• He becomes more aggressive

What ultimately causes the samurai warrior to withdraw from the duel?

• A bribe from the tea master's friends

• The tea master's calmness

• The tea master's sword skills

• An order from Lord Yama Nucci