Duplicate Photo Import

Sorry for the multiple questions as I get up to speed here.
Does anyone know if the Duplicate Photo prompt (don't import/import) is asking whether you wish to import duplicates within that one single import? Or can iPhoto detect that you are importing a photo that you previously imported (which is in another Event) and it is prompting you to ask if you wish to also import this photo into this new Event?
Thanks.

It checks your Library for a duplicate that's already been imported.
There is no way to import to an Existing Event.
Regards
TD

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Adobe Reader Version: 10.1
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