Films and questions connected with swordplay. How many do you know?

 

Just place the mouse over each Reveal to see the answers..

 

In fencing terminology, what is a Coquille?

A) The elastic band behind the mask.
B) The low target area between the thighs.
C) The guard of an epee.
D) The "fowl-like" sounds made when attacking an opponent.

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Name the two actors and the film?

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A) The fencing line is the line that divides the length
of the piste in half.                                                         True or False?

B) A cut to the thigh when fighting in sabre is a valid hit.       True or False?

C) Saluting your opponent at 'match point' is part of
fencing etiquette.                                                           True or False?

D) In epee, a hit made simultaneously by both fencers
are cancelled out as non-valid.                                          True or False?

E) A martingale is only found on a foil weapon.                     True or False?

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Name the actor and name the film?
 

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What does 'absence of blade' mean?

A) Fencers practice with their hands and not with swords.
B) One fencer must fight without a sword during a bout.
C) A sword is knocked out of a fencers hand during a bout.
D) To begin fencing with swords not in contact with each other.

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Name the actor and the film?

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"So what kind of combat training do you have?"
"Fencing."

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Who is the actor and name the film?

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"Even with my eyes wide open I can't see a thing."

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Name the actors and the film?

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