Thursday 9th November 2023
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Duels (Quiz #356)

"The Code Of Honour - A Duel In The Bois De Boulogne, Near Paris" - Godefroy Durand (Public domain)

During the 17th and 18th centuries, duels were mostly single combats fought with swords or pistols. Duelling was based on a code of honour; they were fought not to kill the opponent but to gain "satisfaction", i.e. to restore one's honour by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it.

1. In July 1806 Mr Howarth and Lord Barrymore fought a duel with pistols. Why did Howarth take his clothes off before the duel?

A. He had painted his skin with camouflage paint

B. To confuse his opponent

C. To avoid infection in the event of being shot

2. Eric Clapton and George Harrison had a "duel", fighting for the affections of Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd. What were their "weapons"?

A. Fire hoses

B. Guitars

C. Pillows

3. Julie d'Aubigny (1673–1707), better known as Mademoiselle Maupin or La Maupin, was a French opera singer. At an inn, she met the young Comte d'Albert, who mistook her for a man; they fought a duel, which she won. What happened next?

A. He died of his wounds

B. He challenged her to a re-match, which she also won

C. She nursed him back to health; they became lovers for a while, and remained lifelong friends

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