A) Creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.
B) Ensuring the room is brightly lit.
C) Having the strongest massage oils.
D) Playing loud, energetic music.

A) Gasoline.
B) Vegetable oil.
C) Unscented almond oil.
D) Motor oil.

A) Tapping motions.
B) Deep tissue pressure.
C) Kneading motions.
D) Long, gliding strokes.

A) Applying direct pressure.
B) Kneading and lifting muscles.
C) Light feathering strokes.
D) Vibrating motions.

A) Away from the heart.
B) Against the muscle grain.
C) Towards the heart.
D) In a circular motion only.

A) By asking the recipient for feedback.
B) By assuming you know their pain tolerance.
C) By only using very light pressure.
D) By applying the most pressure you can.

A) To maintain modesty and warmth.
B) To make the recipient look more comfortable.
C) To hide imperfections.
D) To prevent oil from staining clothes.

A) Ignore it and continue the massage.
B) Immediately reduce the pressure or stop.
C) Tell them to relax and breathe through it.
D) Increase the pressure to work out the knot.

A) The calves.
B) The lower back.
C) Directly over bony prominences.
D) The shoulders.

A) Rolling skin between the fingers.
B) Applying hot stones.
C) Deep, sustained pressure.
D) Rhythmic tapping or percussion.

A) Stopping abruptly between each stroke.
B) Use smooth, flowing movements.
C) Slapping the skin.
D) Applying jerky, uneven pressure.

A) To make the massage more effective for the recipient.
B) To look more professional.
C) To use less oil.
D) To prevent injury to yourself.

A) Reducing muscle tension.
B) Improving circulation.
C) Curing all diseases.
D) Reducing stress.

A) Abruptly stopping all contact.
B) With a loud clap.
C) With fast, vigorous movements.
D) With slow, gentle strokes.

A) Water.
B) Soda.
C) Coffee.
D) Alcohol.

A) Using hot stones.
B) A type of deep tissue massage.
C) Using aromatherapy oils.
D) Using suction cups to lift tissue.

A) Rubbing parallel to muscle fibers.
B) Applying cold to muscle fibers.
C) Applying heat to muscle fibers.
D) Rubbing perpendicularly across muscle fibers.

A) To support the body in a comfortable position.
B) To apply pressure to specific points.
C) To add extra weight.
D) To make the massage more difficult.

A) A type of massage oil.
B) A muscle strain.
C) A hypersensitive spot in a muscle.
D) A bone in the body.

A) Using only your arm strength.
B) Leaning into the stroke.
C) Holding your breath.
D) Bending at the waist.

A) Using hot stones.
B) Using essential oils for therapeutic benefits.
C) A type of deep tissue massage.
D) Applying pressure to specific points.

A) Dim and indirect lighting.
B) No lighting at all.
C) Bright and direct lighting.
D) Flashing strobe lights.

A) Your shoes before entering the room.
B) The clients feet.
C) Your hands before and after the massage.
D) The massage table after the massage.

A) Start with the feet.
B) Start with the elbows.
C) Start with the most painful spot.
D) Warm up the massage oil.

A) Loosened so there's movement.
B) Adjusted so that the neck is straight.
C) Pressed firmly into the client's face.
D) Not using one at all.

A) Try to suppress the cough.
B) Turn away and cough into your elbow.
C) Cough into your hands.
D) Cough directly into the air.

A) Only at the beginning of the massage.
B) Before, during, and after the massage.
C) Only when your hands feel dirty.
D) Only at the end of the massage.

A) Use a calm and reassuring tone.
B) Stay completely silent.
C) Talk constantly about unrelated topics.
D) Yell to be heard over the music.

A) Let the recipient initiate the conversation.
B) Ask deeply personal questions.
C) Talk constantly about your personal life.
D) Avoid all conversation.

A) Creates a sanitary and professional environment.
B) Doesn't matter as long as the client is comfortable.
C) Makes the room smell better.
D) Provides extra padding.