Range Marshal Authorization Test
Name _________________________________________________________
There are twenty five questions to this test. You may miss no more than one (1) question.
1. Who is the only one who can issue a warrant to a Range Marshal?
  A. Any archer B. Another Range Marshal C. A Captain of Archers D. The Master of Archers
2. A Range Marshal's Warrant needs to be renewed each June by sending a note to the Master of Archers stating that you wish to continue as a Range Marshal?
    YES NO  
3. Even though an equipment inspection is not required, what should a Range Marshal do if he/she notices some equipment that appears to be unsafe?
  A. Ignore the problem.
  B. Discuss the observation with the archer.
  C. Advise the Range Marshal in Charge.
  D. B and C.
 
4. Special consideration for archers with disabilities and for nonstandard, but period equipment, may be given by the Master of Archers?
    YES NO  
5. When administering the Performance Safety Test on a newly authorizing archer, you should:
  A. Make sure the archer knows how to handle their equipment safely.
  B. Make sure the archer knows how to inspect their equipment properly.
  C. Make sure the archer can shoot safely in both slow and speed ends.
  D. All of the above.
 
6. All archers must pass a Performance Safety Test for each archery form that they wish compete in?
    YES NO  
7. An archer may participate in any archery event regardless of age as long as they have been authorized, the proper waivers have been filled out and are present, and in the case of those younger than 14 years of age, have a parent or guardian present?
    YES NO  
8. When considering a field for an Archery range, some important things to look for are is there a clear field of sight to the targets and is there a sufficient safe zone behind the targets?
    YES NO  
9. The target faces should be placed on the target butt in such a manner so that the center of the target is located on the gap between the hay bales?
    YES NO  
10. When a crossbow is being used, the Range Marshal must verify:
  A. That the bolt will blast through the target and the backstop.
  B. That the crossbow is strong enough to get the bolts to the target.
  C. That the target backstop is sufficient to prevent the bolts from passing through.
11. In a speed round, an archer shoots an arrow before the command `LOOSE' and another arrow after the command `HOLD'. The penalty is:
  A. A slap on the wrist.
  B. The highest scoring arrow will not be counted.
  C. The two highest scoring arrows will not be counted.
  D. All arrows will not be counted.
12. Before giving the archers permission to shoot, the Range Marshal of the Field should:
  A. Just let the archers shoot when they want to.
  B. Check that the range is clear and that it is safe to shoot.
  C. Call out a five second warning and watch the people on the field scramble for cover.
Indicate which of the following Rules of the Line are correct or incorrect?
13. Each archer does not need to inspect their own equipment before using it.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
14. Do not approach the firing line unless instructed to do so.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
15. Straddle the firing line when firing.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
16. Nock arrows and begin firing only at the command of the Range Marshal.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
17. You can fire one more arrow after a HOLD is called.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
18. When you are finished shooting, step back from the line.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
19. Do not go forward of the line to retrieve arrows until commanded to do so by the Range Marshal.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
20. When approaching the target, you should try to step on all arrows that are on the ground.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
21. Do not pull any arrows until all the scores from your target have been recorded by the official Scorer.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
22. There should be no talking on the line.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
23. Target spotters or optical aids (binoculars, etc.) are permissible to verify the arrow position.
    CORRECT INCORRECT  
24. The forms of archery recognized in our kingdom are the Handbow Form and the Crossbow Form?
    YES NO  
25.Any questions or problems regarding safety or behavior on the archery field should be handled by discussion with the archer, referred to the Range Marshal in Charge, and then, if needed, to the Master of Archers.
    YES NO  
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