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What is the meaning of the word 'Sensei' in the context of the passage?
What is the meaning of the word 'Sensei' in the context of the passage?
- A teacher in martial arts (correct)
- A type of weapon used in martial arts
- A marketing mascot for Energizer batteries
- A form of self-defense
What is the significance of Stevie receiving a red belt in Aikido?
What is the significance of Stevie receiving a red belt in Aikido?
- It means Stevie has achieved a high level of proficiency in Aikido.
- It means Stevie is eligible to start attending teen and adult classes.
- It means Stevie has been practicing Aikido for two years.
- All of the above. (correct)
What is the purpose of the 'seiza' position mentioned in the passage?
What is the purpose of the 'seiza' position mentioned in the passage?
- It is a stretching exercise before Aikido practice.
- It is a defensive stance used in Aikido.
- It is a way of showing respect to the Sensei. (correct)
- It is a way of meditating before Aikido practice.
What is the significance of the 'hai' response given by Stevie?
What is the significance of the 'hai' response given by Stevie?
What is the purpose of the 'weapons class' mentioned in the passage?
What is the purpose of the 'weapons class' mentioned in the passage?
What can be inferred about the character of Martha from the passage?
What can be inferred about the character of Martha from the passage?
Why does the narrator say that attacking Anika Sensei during aikido instruction is awesome?
Why does the narrator say that attacking Anika Sensei during aikido instruction is awesome?
What is the significance of the term "sensei" in the context of this passage?
What is the significance of the term "sensei" in the context of this passage?
What was Martha Bee's behavior during the aikido instruction?
What was Martha Bee's behavior during the aikido instruction?
What technique did Anika Sensei instruct the students to perform?
What technique did Anika Sensei instruct the students to perform?
How did the narrator feel about being watched by the other aikido students?
How did the narrator feel about being watched by the other aikido students?
What was the result of the narrator's attacks on Anika Sensei?
What was the result of the narrator's attacks on Anika Sensei?