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15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. There are three different weapons used in fencing. In which one is the whole body target area? Epee Dagger Sabre Rapier

2. With which weapon are you able to slash rather than poke? Sabre Epee Foil Rapier

3. With which weapon can a double touch be scored? Foil Epee Dagger Rapier

4. The position of the guard of the sword in En Guard defines inside line. Where is it always? To the right of the guard To the left of the guard None of these Below the guard

5. Sabre bouts usually take the longest time. True False

6. Which of the following is not worn during an epee bout? Lame' Jacket Knickers Plastron

7. What is a beat? A pause in the action An attempt to knock the opponent's blade aside Another name for a win To force the opponent to withdraw

8. What is counter-time? The minute break allowed in the middle of a bout An action that goes against the rhythm of the bout Any action against a counter-attack A bout that goes over time

9. Where are the blades foible? The end farthest from the guard The middle The end closest to the guard None of these

10. What is the name for an attack in which the aggressor leaps off his leading foot, attempts to make the hit, and then passes the opponent at a run? Run Race Flit Fleche