Field And Inspecting Marshal Quiz
This is a quiz suitable for giving to new marshal's covering the important information necessary for inspecting armor and weapons, and for running a list field or melee field.
- 1.
Ansteorra does not require any additional armor beyond Society Minimums.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Ansteorra requires that all chivalric combatants meet the minimum armor standards described in Section VI Armor Standards of the SCA Marshal’s Handbook with only the following addition: Section 11 - V.7.b Ansteorran requirement: Both forearms shall be armored with a material at least as rigid as heavy leather such that the combined elbow/forearm/wrist armor covers the entire dorsal side of the forearm. The forearm armor can have gaps, but no gap shall be large enough to permit a one inch dowel rod to contact the dorsal side of the forearm. The dorsal side of the forearms is shown by the shaded portion of the arm in Figure 2 in Section 2 - II.A.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the minimum distance that the helm or face guard must extend below the jaw when the head is held erect ?
- A.
0 inches
- B.
0.5 inches
- C.
1 inch
- D.
1.5 inches
Correct Answer
C. 1 inch -
- 3.
What is the minimum thickness of padding required for the parts of a helmet that might come in contact with the wearer's head ?
Correct Answer
0.5 inch, half inch, 1/2 inch, .5 inch, 0.5", .5",0.5, .5,.5 inches - 4.
All bars on bar grills must be at least 3/16" in diameter
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
5. Bars used in the face guard shall be steel of not less than .1875 (that is, 3/16) inch (4.8 mm) in diameter, or equivalent. If the span between crossbars is less than 2 inches (50.8 mm), .125 (that is, 1/8) inch (3.18 mm) diameter bars may be used.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following methods are acceptable methods for securing joints and seams in armor ?
- A.
Welded on the inside and outside.
- B.
Helms riveted with pop-rivets
- C.
Welded with a single bead that extends through both surfaces.
- D.
Helms will be riveted with iron or steel rivets no more than 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) apart, or equivalent.
- E.
Helms riveted with screw rivets
- F.
Lap joints welded or brazed at the edges of both pieces
Correct Answer(s)
A. Welded on the inside and outside.
C. Welded with a single bead that extends through both surfaces.
D. Helms will be riveted with iron or steel rivets no more than 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) apart, or equivalent.
F. Lap joints welded or brazed at the edges of both pieces -
- 6.
Face guards shall prevent a 1 inch (25.4mm) diameter dowel from entering into any of the face guard openings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Select the parts of the neck that must be covered by armor during typical combat situations
- A.
Larynx
- B.
Suprasternal notch
- C.
First thoracic vertebrae
- D.
Cervical vertebrae
- E.
Side of the neck
Correct Answer(s)
A. Larynx
C. First thoracic vertebrae
D. Cervical vertebrae
E. Side of the neckExplanation
The neck, including the larynx, cervical vertebrae, and first thoracic vertebra must be covered by one or a combination of the following and must stay covered during typical combat situations, including turning the head, lifting the chin, etc.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You have to pad a camail or aventail if it comes in contact with parts of the neck.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
. A mail or heavy leather camail or aventail that hangs or drapes to absorb the force of a blow. If the camail or aventail lays in contact with the larynx, cervical vertebrae, or first thoracic vertebra, that section must be padded with a minimum of .25 inch (6mm) of closed cell foam or equivalentRate this question:
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- 9.
Women are not required to wear any groin protection.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
For women, groin protection of closed-cell foam or heavy leather or the equivalent is required to cover the pubic bone area. The wearing of a male athletic cup by female fighters is prohibited.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following torso parts need to be covered with at least heavy leather
- A.
Kidneys
- B.
Chest
- C.
Floating Ribs
- D.
Stomach
Correct Answer(s)
A. Kidneys
C. Floating Ribs -
- 11.
A shield alone is considered sufficient elbow armor on a side-strapped shield, if the elbow is 4 inches (10.2 cm) or more from the edge of the shield during typical use.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
A shield can be considered back of the hand protection in which of the following circumstances
- A.
No part of the gloved hand is within 4" of the edge of the shield
- B.
It's a strapped shield
- C.
It's a center grip shield.
Correct Answer
A. No part of the gloved hand is within 4" of the edge of the shield -
- 13.
Which of the following singled-handed weapons require a lanyard or equivalent ? Select all that apply.
- A.
Primary weapons
- B.
Hafted weapons used single-handedly
- C.
Backup weapons
Correct Answer
A. Primary weapons -
- 14.
Which of these are prohibited per Society rules? Please select all that apply.
- A.
Flails
- B.
Sliders
- C.
Punch weapons
- D.
Shovel handles
Correct Answer(s)
A. Flails
B. Sliders
C. Punch weapons
D. Shovel handles -
- 15.
What weapon categories require separate authorizations
- A.
Fiberglass spear
- B.
Un-padded Polearm
- C.
Combat Archery
- D.
Padded polearm
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fiberglass spear
C. Combat Archery -
- 16.
Only the Earl Marshal or his appointed deputies can authorize a minor to participate in adult Chivalric combat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
1.IV.B The authorization for a minor to participate in Ansteorran Rapier or Chivalric Combat can be conducted only by the Kingdom Earl Marshal (for Chivalric) or by the Kingdom Rapier Marshal (for Rapier) or their appointed deputies.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the following things are illegal with regard to single-handed weapons?
- A.
A weapon with cutting or smashing heads at both ends?
- B.
A weapon weighing six pounds.
- C.
A weapon weighing four pounds
- D.
A polypropylene sword with a thrusting tip
- E.
A rattan-cored siloxflex sword with a thrusting tip
- F.
A rattan sword without any hand guard.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A weapon with cutting or smashing heads at both ends?
B. A weapon weighing six pounds.
F. A rattan sword without any hand guard. -
- 18.
Fiberglass spears can be spliced together.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
5. Shafts may be spliced using a fiberglass rod or tube with a sidewall of .125 inch (3.2 mm) of the same or equivalent material, having an outside diameter of 1 inch (25.4 mm) and a length of 8–12 inches (203–304 mm). Only two splices will be allowed per spear shaft. Each end to be spliced shall be cut square and clean of cracks or frayed fibers. The rod shall extend at least 4 inches (101.6 mm) into each spliced end. One or both of these two methods shall secure the splice: a. Epoxying both ends of the fiberglass rod before insertion. b. Epoxying one end of the fiberglass rod before insertion and thoroughly taping the splice over with fiber tape.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The butt end of fiberglass spears can be left open.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
6. The butt end of the shaft shall be smooth and free of cracks or frayed fibers. The butt shall be taped over or otherwise sealed. If a weapon is completely taped, a marshal may require that one section be untaped enough to determine that pultruded fiberglass has been used in the construction of the shaftRate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following items are correct rules for two handed weapons
- A.
The weapon cannot be excessively flexible
- B.
They can be made of rattan-cored siloflex
- C.
They can be made of polypropylene
- D.
They can be made of split rattan
- E.
Thrusting tips can be the same diameter as the weapon, regardless of the length of the weapon.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The weapon cannot be excessively flexible
D. They can be made of split rattan -
- 21.
Which of the following rules are correct for the heads on weapons?
- A.
It must be firmly attached to the haft or handle.
- B.
It can be constructed solely rigid materials.
- C.
It must allow 1 inch of progressive give.
- D.
There can be more than 1 head, so long as it is only on one end of the weapon.
Correct Answer(s)
A. It must be firmly attached to the haft or handle.
D. There can be more than 1 head, so long as it is only on one end of the weapon.Explanation
If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft or handle. The head shall allow at least .5 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft or handleRate this question:
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- 22.
Thrown weapons must have the owner’s name, kingdom, and branch clearly and legibly printed on it in English characters for identification.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
You must be authorized to participate in any official combat related activities except for practices.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
No person shall participate in Official Combat-Related Activities (including armored combat, period fencing, and combat archery) outside of formal training sessions unless they have been properly authorized under Society and Kingdom procedures.Rate this question:
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- 24.
The Sovereign or the Marshallate may bar any weapon or armor from use upon the field of combat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Sovereign or the Marshallate may bar any weapon or armor from use upon the field of combat. Should a warranted Marshal bar any weapon or armor, an appeal may be made to the Sovereign to allow the weapon or armor.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Projectile weapons can be used in a tournament.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
No projectile weapons shall be allowed within the Lists of a tournament, nor shall any weapons be thrown. The use of approved projectile weapons for melee, war, or combat archery shall conform to the appropriate Society and Kingdom Conventions of Combat.Rate this question:
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- 26.
No one may be required to participate in Combat-Related Activities.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
No one may be required to participate in Combat-Related Activities. Any combatant may, without dishonor or penalty, reject any challenge without specifying a reason. A fight in a tournament list is not to be considered a challenge and therefore may be declined and forfeit the bout.Rate this question:
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- 27.
A combatant must have their armor and weapons inspected before any official activity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
All fighters, prior to combat at each and every SCA-sponsored event or fighting practice, shall ensure that their armor and weapons are inspected by a warranted member of the kingdom marshallate.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which of the following actions are prohibited?
- A.
Grappling, tripping, throwing, punching, kicking, and wrestling
- B.
Striking a helpless opponent.
- C.
Striking with excessive force.
- D.
Participating in a combat activity while impaired.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Grappling, tripping, throwing, punching, kicking, and wrestling
B. Striking a helpless opponent.
C. Striking with excessive force.
D. Participating in a combat activity while impaired. -
- 29.
In order to break engagement, a combatant must leave the effective weapons range of his opponent and not be in a line unit that is still in weapons range of his opponent or his opponent’s unit
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 30.
Which of the following are considered rigid materials ?
- A.
Steel of no less than 18 gauge
- B.
Aluminum of no less than 0.075 inch (1.9mm)
- C.
Heavy leather that has been hardened in hot wax
- D.
One layer of untreated heavy leather
- E.
1/8" ABS plastic
Correct Answer(s)
A. Steel of no less than 18 gauge
B. Aluminum of no less than 0.075 inch (1.9mm)
C. Heavy leather that has been hardened in hot waxExplanation
Rigid material: a. Steel of no less than 18 gauge, or aluminum of no less than 0.075 inch (1.9mm) b. Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum c. High-impact-resistant plastics such as ABS or polyethylene of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above d. Heavy leather (as defined above) that has been hardened in hot wax, soaked in polyester resin (properly catalyzed), or treated in such a manner as to permanently harden the leather e. Two layers of untreated heavy leather f. Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any armor of unusual construction or material must meet the approval of the Kingdom or Principality Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.)Rate this question:
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