1)

The main theme stance of Form Four is:

a)

Neutral Bow

b)

Forward Bow

c)

Cat

d)

Twist

e)

Reverse Bow

f)

Horse

g)

Natural

2)

Long Form Three is to Form Four as:

a)

Short Form One is to Long Form One

b)

Short Form One is to Long Form Three

c)

Short Form Two is to Long Form Three

d)

Long Form Two is to Short Form Three

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

3)

Why does Form Four start with a left sided maneuver?

a)

because it starts the figure 8 theme of the form

b)

because it is the next logical form progression

c)

because it introduces the concept of minor maneuvers

d)

because it contrasts an Encyclopedic form to a Dictionary form type

e)

because it starts from an attention stance

f)

because it was originally designed to be the last form of the system

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

4)

The isolation sequences in Form Four are directly related to the isolation sequences in?

a)

Long Form One

b)

Long Form Two

c)

Long Form Three

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

5)

In Form Four, why is the technique Bowing to Buddha in Form Four executed from a kneeling position?

a)

to enhance the initial downward defensive maneuver

b)

to introduce the hopping switch foot maneuver

c)

to introduce lowering our center of gravity

d)

to make it easier to demonstrate a self-defense technique against a kick

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

6)

In Form Four, why do we rise up from the kneeling stance at the beginning of Prance of the Tiger?

a)

to enhance the initial strike of the technique

b)

to introduce the hopping switch foot maneuver from a standing position

c)

to introduce the concept of 'floating' within a self-defense technique

d)

to demonstrate how to hit a hard target with the top of your hand

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

7)

Why is the second isolation sequence in Form Four done facing the rear?

a)

it demonstrates how to defend against a potential attack from the rear

b)

it demonstrates the concept of an open environment

c)

it demonstrates a new direction of isolation sequence execution

d)

it demonstrates how to strike to both the front and rear simultaneously

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

8)

Guidelines for turning a Long Form into a Short Form are?

a)

the short version must only show the right side of the techniques in the long version

b)

the short version tends to be less stylized and more realistic than the long version

c)

the isolation sequences in the short version must be shorter

d)

the isolation sequence is removed for the short form

e)

the short version must demonstrate the opposite foot patterns of the long version

f)

the short version must start on the opposite side of the long version

g)

the short version must mirror the long version

h)

the short version must reverse the sequences of the long version

i)

all of the above

j)

both a and c

k)

both b and d

l)

both e and h

m)

both f and g

9)

In Form Four, Bowing to Buddha is to Five Swords as:

a)

Defensive Cross is to Reversing Circles

b)

Defensive Cross is to Five Swords

c)

Flashing Wings is to Unwinding Pendulum

d)

Bowing to Buddha is to Dance of Darkness

e)

Destructive Kneel is to Protecting Fans

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

10)

In Form Four, Unwinding Pendulum is to Dance of Darkness as:

a)

Five Swords is to Dance of Darkness

b)

Unwinding Pendulum is to Protecting Fans

c)

Reversing Circles is to Circling Fans

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

11)

In Form Four, the horizontal equivalent to the initial offensive maneuver of Prance of the Tiger is demonstrated in:

a)

Twirling Hammers

b)

Destructive Kneel

c)

Defensive Cross

d)

Bowing to Buddha

e)

both a and b

f)

both c and d

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

12)

The hop switch of Form Four is done to demonstrate:

a)

a way to stand with more than two extremities

b)

a new way to block with the lower part of your body

c)

a missing foot maneuver of Long Form Three

d)

a degree of standing and executing a foot maneuver

e)

both a and b

f)

both c and d

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

13)

In Form Four, the figure 8 pattern of Circles of Protection are reversed in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Reversing Circles

d)

Circling Fans

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

14)

Form Four is known as the heart of the system, because:

a)

one is supposed to execute the form with more "heart"

b)

the foot maneuvers of the form create a heart shape

c)

practitioners like to execute this form more than any of the other forms

d)

Form Four is the middle form of the system

e)

Form Four is the only form without an official short version

f)

Form Four was the last form created by SGM Parker

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

15)

In Form Four, Snaking Talon is to Defensive Cross as:

a)

Reversing Circles is to Circling Fans

b)

Protecting Fans is to Dance of Darkness

c)

Unwinding Pendulum is to Five Swords

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

16)

From a maneuver intent perspective, the opening of Form Four is to the opening of Long Form Three as:

a)

the opening of Long Form Three is to the opening of Short Form Three

b)

the opening of Short Form One is to the opening of Short Form Two

c)

the opening of Short Form One is to the opening of Long Form Three

d)

the opening of Short Form One is to the opening of Long Form One

e)

the ending of Long Form Two is to the ending of Long Form Three

17)

In Form Four, Darting Leaves is to Prance of the Tiger as:

a)

the outward block sequence of Long Form Two is to the half-knuckle sequence of Long Form Two

b)

Locked Wing in Short Form Three is to Conquering Shield of Short Form Three

c)

Wings of Silk is to Dominating Circles of Long Form Three

d)

the downward block sequence of Long Form Two is to Destructive Kneel in Form Four

e)

Unwinding Pendulum is to Circling Fans in Form Four

f)

Blinding Sacrifice in Long Form Three is to Shield and Mace of Form Four

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

18)

In Form Four, Twirling Hammers demonstrates:

a)

the pull version of Five Sword

b)

the upside down version of Flashing Wings

c)

the outside version of Dance of Darkness

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

19)

In Form Four (single side), Prance of the Tiger is to Prance of the Tiger as:

a)

Destructive Kneel to Destructive Kneel

b)

Bowing to Buddha is to Bowing to Buddha

c)

Reversing Circles is to Reversing Circles

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

20)

In Form Four, Protecting Fans is to the Downward block Sequence of Long Form Two as:

a)

Prance of the Tiger is to the Downward block sequence of Long Form Two

b)

Prance of the Tiger is to Dance of Darkness

c)

Protecting Fans is to Dance of Darkness

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

21)

In Form Four, the principle of centered mass is demonstrated in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Unfurling Crane

d)

Destructive Kneel

e)

Flashing Wings

f)

Gathering Clouds

g)

Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Reversing Circles

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Defensive Cross

o)

Bowing to Buddha

p)

Prance of the Tiger

q)

Shield and Mace

r)

Five Swords

s)

Twirling Hammers

t)

all the above

u)

none of these

22)

Which of the following in Form Four uses new contact points?

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation Sequence #1

c)

Gathering Clouds

d)

Isolation Sequence #2

e)

Prance of the Tiger

f)

Twirling Hammers

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

23)

In Form Four, Prance of the Tiger is to Twirling Hammers as?

a)

Striking Serpent's Head in Short Form Three is to Defensive Cross in Form Four

b)

Crossing Talon in Short Form Three is to Grip of Death in Short Form Three

c)

Crossed Twigs in Short Form Three is to Blinding Sacrifice In Long Form Three

d)

Inside-vertical Forearm sequence of Long Form Two is to Bowing to Buddha in Form Four

e)

Isolation sequences in Form Four is to Thundering Hammers in Form Four

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

24)

Form Four has how many isolation sequences?

a)

two (2)

b)

three (3)

c)

four (4)

d)

five (5)

e)

seven (7)

25)

A major theme of Form Four is:

a)

figure 8 (overlapping circles)

b)

Self-Defense

c)

In-flight Attacks

d)

Natural stance

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

26)

The ending of Form Four differs from the previous forms because:

a)

It holds a one-legged stance

b)

It demonstrates a functional usage of the salutation

c)

it adds the usage of the foot as part of the close

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

27)

Form Four starts with Protecting Fans stepping forward with the left foot because:

a)

It demonstrates the same movements as Short and Long Two opening

b)

It demonstrates the same movements as Short and Long One opening

c)

It demonstrates the reverse movements of Short and Long Three

d)

It introduces parrying with the foot

e)

It introduces stepping forward with the left foot

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

28)

The right vertical forearm strike at the beginning of Unfurling Crane in Form Four compliments:

a)

The blocks of Short Form One

b)

The punches of Long Form One

c)

The right vertical cover of Long Form One

d)

The isolation sequence of Long Form One

e)

The upward forearm strikes (half-knuckle sequence) of Long Form Two

f)

The double punches in Destructive Twins of Short and Long Three

g)

The double forearm strikes in Blinding Sacrifice of Long Form Three

h)

The inward (left or right) parry of Protecting Fans

i)

The first isolation sequence of Form Four

j)

The last isolation sequence of Form Four

k)

all of the above

l)

none of these

29)

The beginning figure 8 pattern of Dance of Darkness in Form Four is:

a)

continued by the beginning figure 8 pattern of Circles of Protection

b)

reversed by the beginning figure 8 pattern of Unfurling Crane

c)

changed to a horizontal plane in Protecting Fans

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

30)

Unfurling Crane in Form Four is related to:

a)

The upward block sequence of Long Form Two

b)

Fatal Cross in Short Form Three

c)

Striking Serpent's Head in Short Form Three

d)

Blinding Sacrifice in Long Form Three

e)

Desperate Falcons in Long Form Three

f)

Destructive Kneel in Form Four

g)

Circles of Protection in Form Four

h)

Dance of Darkness in Form Four

i)

Thundering Hammers in Form Four

j)

Defensive Cross in Form Four

k)

Bowing to Buddha in Form Four

l)

Prance of the Tiger in Form Four

m)

Twirling Hammers in Form Four

n)

all of the above

o)

none of these

31)

Unfurling Crane in Form Four is related to:

a)

The upward block sequence in Long Form Two

b)

Destructive Kneel in Form Four

c)

Circles of Protection in Form Four

d)

Thundering Hammers in Form Four

e)

Defensive Cross in Form Four

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

32)

The in-out-up-down block sequence portrayed as an inter-form theme of the lower forms is:

a)

is discontinued with Short Form Three

b)

is discontinued with Long Form Three

c)

at the beginning of Form Four

d)

spread throughout Form Four

e)

at the end of Form Four

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

33)

The "second half" of Form Four starts:

a)

after the opening salutation

b)

after the first isolation sequence

c)

after the isolation sequence (facing the rear)

d)

just before the closing salutation

e)

there is no point in the form where this can be distinguished

f)

none of these

34)

Motions were extracted from the isolation sequence facing the rear in Form Four and are now known as:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation Sequence #1

c)

Darting Leaves

d)

Unfurling Crane

e)

Destructive Kneel

f)

Flashing Wings

g)

Gathering Clouds

h)

Circles of Protection

i)

Dance of Darkness

j)

Thundering Hammers

k)

Unwinding Pendulum

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Circling Windmills

o)

Defensive Cross

p)

Bowing to Buddha

q)

Prance of the Tiger

r)

Shield and Mace

s)

Five Swords

t)

Twirling Hammers

u)

all the above

v)

none of these

35)

The isolation sequence facing the rear in Form Four:

a)

faces the rear to let observers see the form also

b)

reverses the isolation sequence of Short Form Two

c)

continues the isolation sequence of Short Form Three

d)

reverses the isolation sequence (e.g. the maneuvers) at the beginning of the form

e)

was created to demonstrate how to execute a self-defense technique without moving

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

36)

The opposite side of the foot maneuver for the transition between Destructive Kneel and Flashing Wings is demonstrated in:

a)

the transition between sides of Thundering Hammers

b)

the transition between sides of Defensive Cross

c)

the transition between sides of Bowing to Buddha

d)

the transition between sides of Prance of the Tiger

e)

the closing sequence of Form Four

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

37)

The ending sequence of isolation 1a that is not demonstrated in isolation sequence 1b of Form Four shows:

a)

the double and upside down version of the ending of the isolation sequence in Long Form One

b)

the opposite and reverse of the beginning of the isolation sequence in Long Form Two

c)

a continued expansion of a major theme in Long Form Three

d)

the opposite way to obtain an attention stance

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

38)

The short range version of the second maneuver of isolation sequence 1a of Form Four is demonstrated:

a)

at the beginning of the isolation sequence of Long Form One

b)

at the end of the isolation sequence of Long Form Two

c)

at the middle of the first isolation sequence of Long Form Three

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

39)

The universal block in the upward block sequences of Long Form Two:

a)

is demonstrated with blocks in opposite directions in Unfurling Crane in Form Four

b)

is demonstrated with open hands and altered timing in Dance of Darkness in Form Four

c)

is demonstrated with altered timing in Unwinding Pendulum in Form Four

d)

is demonstrated in the reverse order in Reversing Circles in Form Four

e)

is demonstrated with open hands in Snaking Talons in Form Four

f)

is demonstrated with altered timing in Five Swords in Form Four

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

40)

In Form Four, Gathering Clouds is to Prance of the Tiger as:

a)

Reversing Circles is to Unfurling Crane

b)

Unfurling Crane is to Destructive Kneel

c)

Destructive Kneel is to the last isolation sequence of Form Four

d)

the last isolation sequence of Form Four is to Shield and Mace

e)

Shield and Mace is to Reversing Circles

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

41)

Long Form Three is to Form Four as:

a)

Short Form One is to Short Form Two

b)

Short Form Three is to Short Form Four

c)

Long Form One is to Long Form Two

d)

both a and b

e)

both b and c

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

42)

Form Four starts in an attention stance because:

a)

the attention stance is the theme stance of the form

b)

the attention stance demonstrates the theme of overlapping circles (figure 8) of the form

c)

it introduces making the salutation part of the form

d)

it introduces executing isolation sequences from an attention stance

e)

it introduces starting from a non-ready position

f)

it does not start in an attention stance; it starts from a meditating horse like the rest of the forms

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

43)

Form Four ends in an attention stance because:

a)

the attention stance is the theme stance of the form

b)

the attention stance demonstrates the theme of overlapping circles (figure 8) of the form

c)

it introduces making the salutation part of the form

d)

it introduces executing isolation sequences from an attention stance

e)

it introduces ending in a non-ready position

f)

it does not end in an attention stance; it ends in a meditating horse like the rest of the forms

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

44)

The transition between sides in Gathering Clouds of Form Four is a natural stance because:

a)

the natural stance is the theme stance of the form

b)

the natural stance demonstrates the theme of overlapping circles (figure 8) of the form

c)

it introduces making the salutation part of the form

d)

it introduces executing isolation sequences from a natural stance

e)

it introduces starting in a non-ready position

f)

it does not transition through an attention stance; it transitions through a meditating horse

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

45)

A major pattern expressed in Form Four is:

a)

the 'H' pattern

b)

the 'hidden' pattern

c)

the 'broken' pattern

d)

the 'return' pattern

e)

the 'skate' pattern

f)

the 'backward' pattern

g)

both a and b

h)

both c and d

i)

both e and f

j)

all of the above

k)

none of these

46)

The lower (foot) and upper (fingers) body timing at the end of Dance of Darkness and Unwinding Pendulum in Form Four is:

a)

the same

b)

reversed

c)

irrelevant

d)

continued

e)

both a and b

f)

both c and d

g)

none of these

47)

The timing for the closing sequence of Form Four should be:

a)

everything simultaneous

b)

sweep, punch, plant

c)

sweep, plant, punch

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

48)

The hold of the one-legged stance at the end of Form Four should be held:

a)

for three (3) seconds

b)

it doesn't matter

c)

long enough to demonstrate balance

d)

for the same length as the one-legged stance of Prance of the Tiger

e)

for the same length as the meditating horse at the beginning of the form

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

49)

In Form Four, Gathering Clouds, Shield and Mace, and Isolation Sequence #2 are related because:

a)

they all strike to the middle zone

b)

they all show a different degree of opening the hand

c)

they all show blocking with striking

d)

they all show simultaneous maneuvers

e)

they all demonstrate upper body maneuvers from a horse stance

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

50)

In Form Four, Unfurling Crane, Prance of the Tiger, and Shield and Mace are related because:

a)

they all block with striking

b)

they all show a different degree of opening the hand

c)

they all show a progression of striking to the different height zones

d)

they all strike with different contact points of the hand

e)

they all show an opposite to the outward block sequence of Short / Long Form Two

f)

they all show the maneuver sequence from a different stance

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

51)

Unfurling Crane in Form Four is to the Upward Block sequence of Long Form Two as:

a)

the blocks of Short Form One are to the second series of blocks in Long Form One

b)

Crossed Twigs of Short Form Three is to Blinding Sacrifice of Long Form Three

c)

Grip of Death of Short Form Three is to Striking Serpent's Head of Short Form Three

d)

Protecting Fans of Form Four is to Darting Leaves of Form Four

e)

Circling Wing of Short Form Three is to Conquering Shield of Short Form Three

f)

Crossing Talon of Short / Long Form Three is to Gathering Clouds of Form Four

g)

the answers a, b, and c

h)

the answers d, e, and f

i)

none of these

52)

Five Swords and Twirling Hammers in Form Four are related because:

a)

they are opposites of each other

b)

they are both off of the same attack

c)

they are both long range

d)

the foot maneuvers go in the reverse direction to each other

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

53)

Why is Circling Windmills in Form Four only done on one side?

a)

because it was too long to execute on both sides

b)

because it was created to be an isolation, not a self-defense technique

c)

because it is the half-way point of the form

d)

because it is done facing the rear

e)

because it is executed with only the upper part of the body

f)

all of the above

g)

none of these

54)

Why is the second side of the first isolation sequence of Form Four executed without some of the maneuvers at the end of the first sequence?

a)

because executing the first isolation sequence a second time adds new information

b)

to highlight important information at the end of the first sequence

c)

because the second sequence faces the rear

d)

because the isolation sequence is put between the opposite sides of the same self-defense technique

e)

both a and b

f)

both c and d

g)

none of these

55)

How are the isolation sequences for the long dictionary forms (1-2) different from the long encyclopedic forms (3-4-etc)?

a)

they are all the same, there is no difference

b)

the lower isolation sequences are shorter than the upper isolation sequences

c)

the lower isolation sequences are generally executed only once, where the upper isolation sequences tend to be executed twice

d)

the lower isolation sequences all face forward, where the upper isolation sequences tend to face a variety of angles

e)

both a and b

f)

both c and d

g)

none of these

56)

The technique Reversing Circles in Form Four got its name from:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Unfurling Crane

d)

Destructive Kneel

e)

Flashing Wings

f)

Gathering Clouds

g)

Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Snaking Talon

l)

Circling Fans

m)

Defensive Cross

n)

Bowing to Buddha

o)

Prance of the Tiger

p)

Shield and Mace

q)

Five Swords

r)

Twirling Hammers

s)

all the above

t)

none of these

57)

Which self-defense technique(s) in Form Four are not part of the self-defense technique curriculum of the system:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Unfurling Crane

d)

Destructive Kneel

e)

Flashing Wings

f)

Gathering Clouds

g)

Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Reversing Circles

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Defensive Cross

o)

Bowing to Buddha

p)

Prance of the Tiger

q)

Shield and Mace

r)

Five Swords

s)

Twirling Hammers

t)

all the above

u)

none of these

58)

For what plausible reason(s) was/were the self-defense technique(s) of the previous question purposely not placed in the self-defense technique curriculum of the system?

a)

to highlight the fact that all maneuver sequences are not automatically self-defense techniques

b)

to highlight the fact that a specific maneuver sequence can be used in a variety of attack scenarios

c)

because it/they was/were created primarily for category completion maneuvers of the form (not necessarily for self-defense)

d)

all of the above

e)

none of these

59)

What is the purpose for the finger isolation sequence at the end of the Isolation sequence facing the rear in Form Four?

a)

to demonstrate the reverse depth range of the beginning of finger set

b)

to demonstrate category completion maneuvers of finger contact points

c)

to demonstrate on how to strike with opposite ends of the fingers (simultaneously)

d)

to demonstrate a new degree of opening the hand

e)

to demonstrate pokes and slices using a new finger grouping

f)

to demonstrate these new elements using both sides simultaneously

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

60)

The distance / rotation foot maneuver sequence theme of Long Form Two is specifically expanded up in Form Four with:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Unfurling Crane

d)

Destructive Kneel

e)

Flashing Wings

f)

Gathering Clouds

g)

Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Reversing Circles

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Defensive Cross

o)

Bowing to Buddha

p)

Prance of the Tiger

q)

Shield and Mace

r)

Five Swords

s)

Twirling Hammers

t)

a-r

u)

a, b, c, d, e, f

v)

g, h, i, j, k, l

w)

m, n, o, p, q, r, s

x)

e, f, g, h, i, j, m, r, s

y)

none of these

61)

The following self-defense techniques, in Form Four, directly demonstrate the concept of ratcheting:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Unfurling Crane

d)

Destructive Kneel

e)

Flashing Wings

f)

Gathering Clouds

g)

Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Reversing Circles

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Defensive Cross

o)

Bowing to Buddha

p)

Prance of the Tiger

q)

Shield and Mace

r)

Five Swords

s)

Twirling Hammers

t)

a, b

u)

c, d

v)

e, f

w)

g, h, i

x)

j, k, l

y)

m, n, o

z)

p, q, r, s

62)

The following self-defense technique(s) / isolation sequence(s), in Form Four, directly expand upon the concept of double striking:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation sequence #1

c)

Darting Leaves

d)

Unfurling Crane

e)

Destructive Kneel

f)

Flashing Wings

g)

Gathering Clouds

h)

Circles of Protection

i)

Dance of Darkness

j)

Thundering Hammers

k)

Unwinding Pendulum

l)

Reversing Circles

m)

Snaking Talon

n)

Circling Fans

o)

Isolation sequence #2

p)

Defensive Cross

q)

Bowing to Buddha

r)

Prance of the Tiger

s)

Shield and Mace

t)

Five Swords

u)

Twirling Hammers

v)

a, b, c, d, e, f, g

w)

a, b, c, e, i, o, r

x)

a, b, e, k, p, r, u

y)

a, b, o, p, q, r, s

z)

a, d, f, g, h, j, k

63)

The following self-defense technique(s) / isolation sequence(s) create the skate pattern in Form Four:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation sequence #1

c)

Darting Leaves

d)

Unfurling Crane

e)

Destructive Kneel

f)

Flashing Wings

g)

Gathering Clouds

h)

Circles of Protection

i)

Dance of Darkness

j)

Thundering Hammers

k)

Unwinding Pendulum

l)

Reversing Circles

m)

Snaking Talon

n)

Circling Fans

o)

Isolation sequence #2

p)

Defensive Cross

q)

Bowing to Buddha

r)

Prance of the Tiger

s)

Shield and Mace

t)

Five Swords

u)

Twirling Hammers

v)

c, d, e, f

w)

g, h, i

x)

k, l, m

y)

n, o, p, q

z)

r, s, t

64)

The following self-defense technique(s) / isolation sequence(s) of Form Four continues the category of finger strikes:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation sequence #1

c)

Darting Leaves

d)

Unfurling Crane

e)

Destructive Kneel

f)

Flashing Wings

g)

Gathering Clouds

h)

Circles of Protection

i)

Dance of Darkness

j)

Thundering Hammers

k)

Unwinding Pendulum

l)

Reversing Circles

m)

Snaking Talon

n)

Circling Fans

o)

Isolation sequence #2

p)

Defensive Cross

q)

Bowing to Buddha

r)

Prance of the Tiger

s)

Shield and Mace

t)

Five Swords

u)

Twirling Hammers

v)

a, b, c, d, e, h, i, j, k, o, p, r, s, t

w)

b, c, d, e, f, g, h, q, u

x)

c, e, g, i, k, m, o, r, t

y)

d, m, p, s, t

z)

n, n, p, s, u

65)

The beginning maneuvers of Circles of Protection and Isolation Sequence #2 in Form Four create an obvious category that is completed by:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Isolation sequence #1

c)

Darting Leaves

d)

Unfurling Crane

e)

Destructive Kneel

f)

Flashing Wings

g)

Gathering Clouds

h)

Dance of Darkness

i)

Thundering Hammers

j)

Unwinding Pendulum

k)

Reversing Circles

l)

Snaking Talon

m)

Circling Fans

n)

Defensive Cross

o)

Bowing to Buddha

p)

Prance of the Tiger

q)

Shield and Mace

r)

Five Swords

s)

Twirling Hammers

66)

Form Four does not execute a parry in the following direction:

a)

Inward

b)

outward

c)

upward

d)

downward

e)

inward-horizontal

f)

outward-horizontal

g)

all of the above

h)

none of these

67)

Blocking parries are executed within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Destructive Kneel

c)

Gathering Clouds

d)

Dance of Darkness

e)

Unwinding Pendulum

f)

Reversing Circles

g)

Snaking Talon

h)

Circling Fans

i)

Isolation Sequence #2

j)

Defensive Cross

k)

Prance of the Tiger

l)

all of the above

m)

none of these

68)

Parrying block(s) are executed within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Destructive Kneel

c)

Gathering Clouds

d)

Dance of Darkness

e)

Unwinding Pendulum

f)

Reversing Circles

g)

Snaking Talon

h)

Circling Fans

i)

Isolation Sequence #2

j)

Defensive Cross

k)

Prance of the Tiger

l)

all of the above

m)

none of these

69)

Parrying blocks differ from blocks in that:

a)

parrying blocks use Back-up Mass

b)

parrying blocks use riding motion

c)

blocks deflect

d)

blocks are against an in-flight maneuver

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

70)

Blocking parries differ from parries in that:

a)

parries use Back-up Mass

b)

parries are against an in-flight maneuver

c)

blocking parries deflect

d)

blocking parries do not use riding motion

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

71)

Sweep kick(s) are executed within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Dance of Darkness

d)

Unwinding Pendulum

e)

Snaking Talon

f)

Circling Fans

g)

Defensive Cross

h)

Prance of the Tiger

i)

Sheild and Mace

j)

Close (of form)

k)

all of the above

m)

none of these

72)

Sweep(s) are executed within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Dance of Darkness

d)

Unwinding Pendulum

e)

Snaking Talon

f)

Circling Fans

g)

Defensive Cross

h)

Prance of the Tiger

i)

Sheild and Mace

j)

Close (of form)

k)

a / h

l)

b / i

m)

c / j

n)

d / e

o)

f / g

p)

none of these

73)

Kicks are executed within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans

b)

Darting Leaves

c)

Snaking Talon

d)

Circling Fans

e)

Defensive Cross

f)

Prance of the Tiger

g)

Shield and Mace

h)

all of the above

i)

none of these

74)

(A) major difference(s) between a kick and a sweeping kick is (are):

a)

power

b)

target

c)

angle

d)

intent

e)

path of travel

f)

method of execution

g)

point of contact

h)

all of the above

i)

none of these

75)

(A) major difference(s) between a kick and kicking sweep is (are):

a)

power

b)

target

c)

angle

d)

intent

e)

path of travel

f)

method of execution

g)

point of contact

h)

all of the above

i)

none of these

76)

(A) major difference(s) between kicks and sweeps is (are):

a)

power

b)

target

c)

angle

d)

intent

e)

path of travel

f)

method of execution

g)

point of contact

h)

all of the above

i)

none of these

77)

Buckles share which of the following characteristics with sweeps:

a)

they both intend to destabilize

b)

they both effect joints of the opponent (only in different ways)

c)

they both effect the stance of the opponent

d)

they both are typically executed using the lower body

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

78)

Why are some of the self-defense maneuver sequences in Form Four done differently than the ideal phase of the self-defense technique?

a)

because the form version needs to demonstrate and highlight the themes and patterns of the form

b)

because the form version has a different goal than the ideal self-defense version

c)

because the form version is not limited to the practicalities of dealing with an opponent

d)

because the form version is not constrained to realistic and practical maneuvers

e)

all of the above

f)

none of these

79)

In form four, figure 8's contain which of the following attributes:

a)

overlapping circles

b)

a continuous circular pattern

c)

executed with either a single or both extremities

d)

are executed relative to the practitioner's perspective

e)

are executed to a single or multiple planes

f)

can, but are not required to, be executed through 360-degrees of a circle

g)

can be executed on any path that is circular in nature

h)

all of the above

i)

none of these

80)

The horizontal "shape of crane" maneuvers of Short Form Three (Fatal Cross) are demonstrated vertically within Form Four in:

a)

Protecting Fans / Twirling Hammers

b)

Isolation sequence #1 / Five Swords

c)

Darting Leaves / Shield and Mace

d)

Unfurling Crane / Prance of the Tiger

e)

Destructive Kneel / Bowing to Buddha

f)

Flashing Wings / Defensive Cross

g)

Gathering Clouds / Circles of Protection

h)

Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon

i)

Thundering Hammers / Reversing Circles

j)

Unwinding Pendulum / Isolation Sequence #2

k)

all of the above

l)

none of these

81)

In form four - isolation sequence #2, the finger maneuvers are included in the isolation to demonstrate:

a)

new information

b)

missing information

c)

preview of things to come

d)

a and b

e)

a and c

f)

a, b and c

g)

b and c

h)

none of these

82)

In form four, which side of Defensive Cross is executed like the self-defense technique outside of the form (but, without the final kicking sequence);

a)

first side

b)

second side

c)

both sides

d)

none of these

83)

In form four, which techniques highlight the theme stance of the form - the natural stance?

a)

Protecting Fans / Isolation Sequence #2 / Twirling Hammers

b)

Isolation Sequence #1 / Destructive Kneel / Gathering Clouds

c)

Darting Leaves / Flashing Wings / Shield and Mace

d)

Unfurling Crane / Bowing to Buddha / Prance of the Tiger

e)

Destructive Kneel / Gathering Clouds / Bowing to Buddha

f)

Flashing Wings / Dance of Darkness / Defensive Cross

g)

Gathering Clouds / Circles of Protection / Twirling Hammers

h)

Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon / Isolation Sequence #2

i)

Thundering Hammers / Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon

j)

Unwinding Pendulum / Isolation sequence #2 / Five Swords

k)

all of the above

l)

none of these

84)

In form four, Protecting Fans' execution is varied from its execution outside of the form by which of the following changes:

a)

the parries are executed to different paths

b)

the kick and poke are executed to different heights

c)

the elbow is executed from the wrong stance

d)

a and b

e)

a and c

f)

a, b, and c

g)

b and c

h)

none of these

85)

In form four, Unfurling Crane's execution is varied from its execution outside of the form by which of the following changes:

a)

the block sequence is modified, by both timing and with extra maneuvers

b)

the hammer-fist is executed to a different height

c)

part of the claw / back-knuckle sequence is executed to a different target on a different angle

d)

a and b

e)

a and c

f)

a, b, and c

g)

b and c