Literary Works About Fencing

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In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musketeers, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer?

  1. Athos

  2. Porthos

  3. Aramis

  4. D'Artagnan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D'Artagnan is the protagonist of The Three Musketeers and is known for his exceptional fencing skills.

In Mark Twain's novel The Prince and the Pauper, what is the name of the fencing master who teaches the young prince Edward?

  1. Sir Miles Hendon

  2. John Canty

  3. Miles Hendon

  4. Master Heriot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Master Heriot is the fencing master who teaches Edward the art of swordsmanship.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo, what is the name of the character who is a master fencer and seeks revenge against his enemies?

  1. Edmond Dantès

  2. Gérard de Villefort

  3. Fernand Mondego

  4. Albert de Morcerf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edmond Dantès, also known as the Count of Monte Cristo, is a skilled fencer who uses his abilities to exact revenge on those who wronged him.

In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, what is the name of the character who challenges Hamlet to a fencing duel?

  1. Claudius

  2. Polonius

  3. Laertes

  4. Horatio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laertes challenges Hamlet to a fencing duel to avenge the death of his father, Polonius.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's short story The Adventure of the Empty House, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and helps Sherlock Holmes solve a mystery?

  1. Dr. Watson

  2. Mycroft Holmes

  3. Inspector Lestrade

  4. Colonel Sebastian Moran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colonel Sebastian Moran is a skilled fencer and former army officer who assists Sherlock Holmes in solving the mystery of the empty house.

In Rafael Sabatini's novel Scaramouche, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer and becomes a revolutionary?

  1. André-Louis Moreau

  2. Philippe de Valmorin

  3. Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr

  4. Comte de Guiche


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

André-Louis Moreau, also known as Scaramouche, is a skilled fencer and becomes a revolutionary during the French Revolution.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel Twenty Years After, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and helps the musketeers in their adventures?

  1. D'Artagnan

  2. Athos

  3. Porthos

  4. Aramis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D'Artagnan continues to be a skilled fencer and helps the musketeers in their adventures in Twenty Years After.

In Mark Twain's novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, what is the name of the character who uses his fencing skills to impress King Arthur and his court?

  1. Hank Morgan

  2. Sir Lancelot

  3. Merlin

  4. Queen Guinevere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hank Morgan, a 19th-century American engineer, uses his fencing skills to impress King Arthur and his court.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Vicomte de Bragelonne, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and the son of Athos?

  1. Raoul de Bragelonne

  2. Louise de la Vallière

  3. Fouquet

  4. Aramis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raoul de Bragelonne is a skilled fencer and the son of Athos, one of the three musketeers.

In Rafael Sabatini's novel Captain Blood, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer and becomes a pirate captain?

  1. Peter Blood

  2. Arabella Bishop

  3. Colonel Bishop

  4. Lord Willoughby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peter Blood is a skilled fencer and becomes a pirate captain after being unjustly accused of treason.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Man in the Iron Mask, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and the twin brother of King Louis XIV?

  1. Philippe de Bourbon

  2. Fouquet

  3. Aramis

  4. D'Artagnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philippe de Bourbon is a skilled fencer and the twin brother of King Louis XIV.

In Mark Twain's novel The Gilded Age, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and helps Colonel Sellers in his schemes?

  1. Beriah Sellers

  2. Laura Hawkins

  3. Washington Hawkins

  4. Philip Sterling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beriah Sellers is a skilled fencer and helps Colonel Sellers in his schemes to make a fortune.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musketeers, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and the captain of the musketeers?

  1. Athos

  2. Porthos

  3. Aramis

  4. D'Artagnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athos is the captain of the musketeers and is known for his exceptional fencing skills.

In Rafael Sabatini's novel The Sea Hawk, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer and becomes a pirate captain?

  1. Geoffrey Thorpe

  2. Doña Maria

  3. Sir John Killigrew

  4. Lord Wolfingham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geoffrey Thorpe is a skilled fencer and becomes a pirate captain after being betrayed by his former friend.

In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo, what is the name of the character who is a skilled fencer and helps Edmond Dantès in his quest for revenge?

  1. Mercedes

  2. Haydée

  3. Albert de Morcerf

  4. Maximilien Morrel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maximilien Morrel is a skilled fencer and helps Edmond Dantès in his quest for revenge.

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