SPED 20/30 – Fencing Quiz Answer Key

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1. French is the common language used in fencing.

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2. Draw a line to match the term with the action:

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En garde - Fencers get into position

Double-Advance - Move two steps forward

Double-Retreat - Move two steps backward

Salute - Bow with sword

Allez - Start the match

Halte - Stop play

3. Name/describe a strategy you can use to attack your opponent.

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- Hit opponent’s sword out of the way, then lunge and attack
- Circle sword around opponent’s sword, hit it and lunge
- Counter-attack on an opponent’s attack by moving out of the way and
lunging at them
- Can be more than on this list

4. What strategy would you use to defend the attack you described?
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- Hit sword out of way
- Block sword with own sword
- Dodge out of way by moving backwards
- Dodge out of way by stepping sideways
- Can be more on this list

5. Name 3 pieces of equipment that you wore while fencing.

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- Mask
- Sword
- Jacket (Lames)
- Glove
- Underarm protector
 6. Describe how you hold the sword.
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- Loose grip
- Hold between first two fingers and thumb
- Parallel to the floor, extend from elbow