Assignment 4
Choose up to 60 points worth of activities to complete. The first 30 points will count as homework and the rest will be extra credit. Please send all parts in the same email :)
Email your answers to [email protected]. In the subject line, put Homework 4 - HOL Name. For example, Arielle would write: Homework 4 - Arielle Lemoyne. Include your full HOL name and house in the body of your email. Do not send attachments!
This assignment is due at 11:59 pm HOL time on May 31.
May 31st is also the final deadline for the first three assignments. Make sure you have them done!
Short Answer (15 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words. Each is worth three points so please explain your answers thoroughly!
1. Explain the role of a duelist's "second."
2. What is the main cause for dueling's decline in the muggle United States?
3. How would you describe the difference between wizard and muggle duels?
4. How many wizard duels prior to the 20th century do we know about? Who were they between?
5. Give three possible reasons why someone might participate in a duel.
Fill-in-the-blank (15 points)
Note: the blanks do not represent the length of each word.
1.If wizards are not dueling to the _________, they will likely come up with other rules and restrictions for their duel. For example, they may decide __________ are off limits.
2.All-England Dueling Competition of 1430: _________ defeats ________ with the use of a blasting charm.
3.During the 16th century, it is believed that over _________ Frenchmen died in duels.
4. Some people believed that dueling was _________and unfair, while others thought it actually _______violence
5. Also, with the war, people had lost a lot of _______, and were therefore more likely to take a dispute to ______where they could win some back, rather than a duel, where they would only experience more _______.
6. Even two wizards who _______ each other will still perform some sign of a _____.
7. Dueling has almost been eliminated from our society today, with the exception of _______. Combative events such as ______, or even other one-on-one events such as _______ could be seen as duels.
Opinion: Should dueling be illegal? (15 points)
Dueling is a very controversial activity in both the muggle and wizards worlds. In the wizarding world, we see positive examples of dueling, such as Dumbledore's duel with Grindelwald, or Hogwarts sponsoring a dueling club. However, dueling was not accepted by everyone, as there is mention of Percy working on getting an International ban on dueling passed. In the muggle world, dueling was often a way to gain respect and honor, yet many people were upset over the number of people who ended up dead or wounded. What do you think? Are there enough benefits to dueling to outweigh the problems? Should dueling be illegal? Tell us your opinion in at least 150 words.
Down with dueling! (15 points)
Imagine you are a member of an anti-dueling activist group, and you're planning to attend an upcoming duel to protest. Design a sign or banner that you will use to get your message across. Upload your creation to an image-hosting site and send me the link.
Research (15 points)
Find out a little more about dueling in both the muggle and wizard worlds and compare and contrast them. You can discuss the rules, weapons used, famous duels, or anything else you can think of. For full credit, use at least 150 words.
Hamilton! (15 points)
I had to add something from my new favorite musical, Hamilton. Now that a few terms have gone by, it's not that new anymore and many of you may be fans, too! As you may know, the story involves three duels. Listen to this song, "Ten Duel Commandments" about the first of those duels:
Note: If the video does not work on your browser/device, feel free to search out the song on a platform compatible with your device. Otherwise, simply choose another option.
As you listen, fill in the blanks in the lyrics below:
1. Number one! The challenge: demand satisfaction. If they _________, no need for further action.
2. Number two! If they don’t, grab a friend, that’s your _______. Your lieutenant when there’s reckoning to be reckoned.
3. Number three! Have your seconds meet face to face. Negotiate a ______, or negotiate a time and place. This is commonplace, especially 'tween recruits. Most disputes die and no one ______!
4. Number four! If they don’t reach a peace, that’s alright. Time to get some pistols and a _______ on site. You _____ him in advance, you treat him with civility. You have him turn around so he can have ________.
5. Five! Duel before the sun is in the sky. Pick a place to _____ where it’s high and dry.
6. Number six! Leave a ____ for your next of kin. Tell ‘em where you been. Pray that hell or heaven lets you in.
7. Seven! _______ your sins, ready for the moment of adrenaline when you finally face your _______.
8. Number eight! Your last chance to ________. Send in your seconds, see if they can set the record straight…..
9. Number nine! Look ‘em in the eye, aim no higher. Summon all the _______ you require.
10. Then ______: one two three four five six seven eight nine NUMBER ten ______! fire!
1. Number one! The challenge: demand satisfaction. If they _________, no need for further action.
2. Number two! If they don’t, grab a friend, that’s your _______. Your lieutenant when there’s reckoning to be reckoned.
3. Number three! Have your seconds meet face to face. Negotiate a ______, or negotiate a time and place. This is commonplace, especially 'tween recruits. Most disputes die and no one ______!
4. Number four! If they don’t reach a peace, that’s alright. Time to get some pistols and a _______ on site. You _____ him in advance, you treat him with civility. You have him turn around so he can have ________.
5. Five! Duel before the sun is in the sky. Pick a place to _____ where it’s high and dry.
6. Number six! Leave a ____ for your next of kin. Tell ‘em where you been. Pray that hell or heaven lets you in.
7. Seven! _______ your sins, ready for the moment of adrenaline when you finally face your _______.
8. Number eight! Your last chance to ________. Send in your seconds, see if they can set the record straight…..
9. Number nine! Look ‘em in the eye, aim no higher. Summon all the _______ you require.
10. Then ______: one two three four five six seven eight nine NUMBER ten ______! fire!