Which of these was NOT a traditional rule in a code duello?
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Apologies could prevent duels
Seconds must also fight
Duels must occur at dawn
Witnesses were not allowed
In what year did the famous “Dueling Oaks” duel occur in New Orleans?
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1804
1839
1872
1905
What weapon was commonly used in European duels during the 16th century?
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Longsword
Rapier
Pistol
Crossbow
In which country did the last recorded duel occur?
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France
Germany
United States
Argentina
What was a common reason for a duel in the 19th century?
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Land disputes
Public insults
Debts
Stealing horses
Who is known for participating in the most duels?
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Aaron Burr
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
What unusual dueling weapon was chosen by a Princess in Monaco in 1892?
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Wax bullets
Oranges
Wooden sticks
Flowers
Which principle dictated that the challenged party chooses the weapons?
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Honor’s Right
Challenger’s Privilege
Second’s Call
Challenged’s Choice
What did dueling codes typically specify about the fighting ground?
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Must be public
Must be neutral
Must be enclosed
Must be owned by a participant
How were formal dueling challenges typically delivered in the 18th century?
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Verbally in public
Through a printed newspaper
By a hand-delivered letter
Via a town crier
What was traditionally used to signal the start of a duel?
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A whistle
A gunshot
A handkerchief drop
A bell ring
Where was dueling explicitly illegal by the early 19th century?
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England
Russia
Brazil
India
What kind of duel did Alexander Pushkin die in?
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Sword duel
Fistfight
Pistol duel
Joust
What role did the “second” have in a duel?
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Observer only
Ensure fairness
Provide weapons
Signal start
Which era’s dueling code required medical assistance on site?
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Medieval
Victorian
Renaissance
Colonial
What was the usual outcome for duels in the 18th century?
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Death
Serious injury
Minor injuries
No injuries
What alternative to dueling was promoted in the late 18th century?
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Arbitration
Public debates
Court trials
Fencing matches
Which U.S. president famously survived multiple duels?
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George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
What was a typical location for duels in Paris?
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Louvre courtyard
Bois de Boulogne
Montmartre
Notre Dame
Which literary figure wrote extensively about dueling?
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Mark Twain
Charles Dickens
Ernest Hemingway
Leo Tolstoy
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Barely Escaped a Duel
You might want to brush up on your dueling etiquette before you challenge anyone!
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Duelist in Training
Not bad! You’ve got the basics down, but there’s room to grow into a fine duelist.
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Master of the Duel
Impressive! Your honor remains intact, and your knowledge of dueling codes is unparalleled!