Literary Works About Fencing
Test your knowledge about literary works that feature fencing as a central theme or element.
Questions
In Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musketeers, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer?
- Athos
- Porthos
- Aramis
- D'Artagnan
In Mark Twain's novel The Prince and the Pauper, what is the name of the fencing master who teaches the young prince Edward?
- Sir Miles Hendon
- John Canty
- Miles Hendon
- Master Heriot
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?
- Edmond Dantès
- Gérard de Villefort
- Fernand Mondego
- Albert de Morcerf
In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, what is the name of the character who challenges Hamlet to a fencing duel?
- Claudius
- Polonius
- Laertes
- Horatio
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?
- Dr. Watson
- Mycroft Holmes
- Inspector Lestrade
- Colonel Sebastian Moran
In Rafael Sabatini's novel Scaramouche, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer and becomes a revolutionary?
- André-Louis Moreau
- Philippe de Valmorin
- Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr
- Comte de Guiche
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?
- D'Artagnan
- Athos
- Porthos
- Aramis
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?
- Hank Morgan
- Sir Lancelot
- Merlin
- Queen Guinevere
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?
- Raoul de Bragelonne
- Louise de la Vallière
- Fouquet
- Aramis
In Rafael Sabatini's novel Captain Blood, what is the name of the protagonist who is a skilled fencer and becomes a pirate captain?
- Peter Blood
- Arabella Bishop
- Colonel Bishop
- Lord Willoughby
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?
- Philippe de Bourbon
- Fouquet
- Aramis
- D'Artagnan
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?
- Beriah Sellers
- Laura Hawkins
- Washington Hawkins
- Philip Sterling
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?
- Athos
- Porthos
- Aramis
- D'Artagnan
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?
- Geoffrey Thorpe
- Doña Maria
- Sir John Killigrew
- Lord Wolfingham
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?
- Mercedes
- Haydée
- Albert de Morcerf
- Maximilien Morrel