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I Challenge You To A Joust!
How much do you know about jousting?
Fun:
(2.08)
Difficulty:
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Quiz ID: #12228
Category:
Sports
Submitted By:
luckylefty
Question #1
Knights usually battled each other for personal reasons in jousts.
True
False
Question #2
What is the name of the long stick used in jousts?
Long stick thingy
Sword
Lance
Jousting pole
Question #3
The first recorded European jousting tournament was in the year __.
1066
1342
1457
1503
Question #4
King Henry II of France died in a jousting tournament. How exactly did he die?
A broken piece of weapon stabbed him in the eye.
He had a heart attack because he was very nervous.
He fell off his horse and was trampled.
All of these answers are ridiculous. King Henry II of France didn't die while jousting.
Question #5
Knights have always worn suits of armor while jousting.
True
False
Question #6
What is the term used to describe striking someone during a joust?
Tilting
Offending
Attacking
Preparing to poke someone with a long stick then cruelly ridiculing him/her.
Question #7
As of 2008, what is the name of the modern organization that regulates the rules of jousting?
International Jousting Association
Modern Jousting Committee
Global Jousting Organization
There is no organization because no one jousts anymore.
Question #8
If you wanted to see something similar to traditional jousting, a Renaissance Festival would be a great place to go.
True
False
Question #9
In 1962, jousting became the state sport of __.
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Delaware
Question #10
In the musical "Once Upon a Mattress", which of the following characters asked, "What do you stuff your mattresses with, jousting equipment?"
Jester
Queen Aggravian
Lady Larken
Princess Winnifred
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