Marshal exam (51 - 100)

Question 1

Can an un-wielded weapon block a strike?

Answer 1

No.

Question 2

What happens when you grip the striking surface of an opponent’s weapon?

Answer 2

Your limb is disabled.

Question 3

Are backpack shields legal, and why? (2 points)

Answer 3

Yes, shields may be used in any reasonable manner and still be considered a shield.

(2 points, the second is for knowing the BOW language)

Question 4

What happens if a legged opponent does not have one leg up, and one leg down?

Answer 4

Then any strikes to either leg is considered to hit the good leg.

Question 5

How may a legged opponent move?

Answer 5

Either crawl or be realistically supported

Question 6

What does it mean to be realistically supported when legged?

Answer 6

You must lean on the person carrying you. The injured leg should not be used for movement. CANNOT RUN.

Question 7

May a disabled leg be used for movement of any kind?

Answer 7

No.

Question 8

What happens when the hand holding a bow is struck by a class one or two weapon?

Answer 8

The bow is broken. Hands are PART OF the weapons being held.

Question 9

How far away must you be to full draw or throw a class four weapon?

Answer 9

20 feet or greater

Question 10

Missiles do not have a minimum hit requirement, instead they must deflect how much?

Answer 10

30 degrees or more.

Question 11

How far away must you be in order to full draw a class 5 (rock)?

Answer 11

They aren’t subject to the half-throw rule, so the length of the weapon.

Question 12

How far must a missile travel in order to score a hit?

Answer 12

Its full length.

Question 13

True or false: Archers may determine and call their own shots in combat.

Answer 13

FALSE. They may only call hits for clarification when they have had an unobstructed view of the arrow’s entire flight.

Question 14

How may an arrow be ACTIVELY blocked?

Answer 14

With a shield, only.

Question 15

How may Javelins and rocks be blocked?

Answer 15

By any means that keeps them away from a target area.

Question 16

What happens when an arrow is blocked by a weapon on accident?

Answer 16

The arrow is considered to travel through.

Question 17

What happens when an arrow is blocked by a weapon on purpose?

Answer 17

The blocker instantly dies!

Question 18

What is the only double ended weapon allowed?

Answer 18

Quarter staff

Question 19

Where must the color designation on a weapon be placed?

Answer 19

On the handle or pommel; “marking tape must be placed in a manner so that combatants and marshals may easily see it.”

Question 20

How far may a piece of the striking surface pass through a 2.5-inch hole?

Answer 20

No more than half an inch.

Question 21

What weapon tips are an exception to the previous rule?

Answer 21

Those with a 1 ½ in radius semicircular tip.

Question 22

What size hole is used to check pommels, cross guards or protrusions on non-striking surfaces, ?

Answer 22

2”

Question 23

Can you force a pommel or weapon tip through the hole during check?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

In relation to the previous question, What word or wording in the book of war addresses this?

Previous Question: Can you force a pommel or weapon tip through the hole during check?
Previous Answer: No

Answer 24

the word “readily” is used to describe the manner in which the tips may not pass through.

Question 25

What are the two cover color restrictions? (2-point question.)

Answer 25

Javelins must be yellow, and spears CANNOT be yellow.

Question 26

What must you do to a wood core to make it legal?

Answer 26

Tape its entirety.

Question 27

What is forbidden to use as the core of a weapon?

Answer 27

Metal

Question 28

How short must a class 1 weapon be to be exempt from the weight min?

Answer 28

UNDER 24 inches(exclusive)

Question 29

What is the weight minimum of all other class one weapons?

Answer 29

12 oz. min.

Question 30

What is the weight minimum for a class two weapon?

Answer 30

24 OZ.

Question 31

What is the maximum handle rule for class one weapons? (1-point they need to know it all)

Answer 31

12 inches, or one third of the weapon, whichever is greater, never more than half the weapon.

Question 32

What is the maximum handle rule for class two weapons? (1-point they need the 1st two parts)

Answer 32

18 in., or one third of the weapon, whichever is greater, never more than half the weapon.

Question 33

What is the minimum length of a blue weapon?

Answer 33

12" of padding, plus the hilt (handled, pommel and cross guard)

Question 34

What is the weight minimum of a class three (only) weapon?

Answer 34

Weapons that are class three only don’t have a minimum weight.

Question 35

If you have a single edged weapon, how must you mark the non-striking edge?

Answer 35

With 12" of contrasting tape, paint, fabric or other material that does not wrap onto the flat of the blade.

Question 36

How big must a flail head be?

Answer 36

At least 15" measured on its smallest axis.

Question 37

What is the overall length maximum of a flail?

Answer 37

40 inches

Question 38

What is the maximum allowed chain length of a flail?

Answer 38

6"

Question 39

What is the maximum allowed exposed chain on a flail?

Answer 39

1 ½ inches.

Question 40

How much cylindrical striking surface must a double ended weapon have on each end?

Answer 40

18”

Question 41

Does a quarterstaff have to be stabbing on both ends?

Answer 41

YES

Question 42

What are the minimum and maximum lengths for a javelin?

Answer 42

4' to 7'

Question 43

Name the five prohibited weapon categories? (5 points, one for each)

Answer 43

4. 10. Prohibited Weapons: 4. 10.1. Entangling weapons (nets, lassos). 4. 10.2. Unmanned weapons (traps). 4. 10.3. Non-compliant double ended weapons (e.g. nunchaku, double-ended daggers, pommel spikes). 4. 10.4. Punching weapons (punching daggers, tonfas). 4. 10.5. Any weapon that, when used as intended, violates the rules stipulated in the Book of War or grants an excessive advantage.

Question 44

What are the minimum and maximum dimensions of a shield?

Answer 44

12" minimum on its face, maximum 3 feet wide, and 18" shorter than the user.

Question 45

Are shield spikes allowed?

Answer 45

Yes. They may not form any rigid protrusions and are for decoration only.

Question 46

What is the minimum thickness of leather armor?

Answer 46

3/16ths of an inch.

Question 47

What is the minimum gauge of metal for armor?

Answer 47

20 gauge.

Question 48

Name the three types of prohibited armors? (3 points, one each)

Answer 48

1-Rigid metal full helms, 2-rigid metal hands, 3-rigid metal cops (elbows and knees)

Question 49

What is minimum garb for both men and women for the torso and legs? (2-points, one for torso, one for legs. Give credit for their understanding of concept more than ability to quote the rule)

Answer 49

⦁ A​ tunic​ or tabard covering the torso. ⦁ Neutral colored t-shirts, with no visible printing, may be worn underneath a tunic or tabard. ⦁ Wearing nothing on the torso is acceptable for men. ⦁ Wearing a neutral colored sports bra with no visible logos or modern prints is acceptable for women. ⦁ Baggy pants or trousers covering the legs. ⦁ Skirts, Kilts, and Dresses are acceptable substitutes.

Question 50

Name the 7 forbidden garb item categories? (7 points, one each)

Answer 50

``` ⦁ T-shirts that are brightly colored, with visible logos, with visible collars, and or visible pockets. ⦁ Camouflage or cargo pants or shorts. ⦁ Modern jeans of any color. ⦁ Modern hats. ⦁ Any fabrics with modern prints. ⦁ Any realistic weapons. ⦁ Cleats and spikes. ```