Fencing Quiz

What are the three weapons used in fencing?

• Épée, Foil, Sabre

• Sabre, Knife, Épée

• Foil, Katana, Épée

• Sabre, Rapier, Foil

In foil, what is the valid target area?

• Torso

• Head

• Arms and legs

• Whole body

In sabre, which body parts can be hit for points?

• Torso, arms, head

• Only torso

• Only arms and legs

• Whole body

In épée, what is the valid target area?

• Whole body

• Only the torso

• Only arms and legs

• Only head

What is the command given by the referee to start a bout?

• "Allez!"

• "En garde!"

• "Prêt!"

• "Touché!"

What does "En garde!" mean in fencing?

• Get ready

• Start the match

• Good hit

• Stop the fight

What does "Touché" mean?

• Hit scored

• Start

• Disqualified

• Attack failed

When did fencing become an Olympic sport?

• 1896

• 1924

• 1960

• 1984

What is the purpose of the fencing mask?

• Protect the face and head

• Protect the hands

• Improve vision

• Reduce wind resistance

What is the part of the foil that detects a valid hit?

• The tip

• The blade

• The guard

• The handle