Saddle Up For Success And Get A Perfect Score On This Quiz That's All About Westerns!
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For over a hundred years, the Old West has been the backdrop of some of the most amazing stories that the entertainment industry has ever told. Westerns have told stories that have captured imaginations for generations. Take this quiz and see what you know about these tales of the Old West!
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Question 1
Sharing a name with his dog, what is John Wayne's nickname?
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ACowboy Joe
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BThe Duke
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COl' Blue Eyes
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DThe Lone Ranger
The Duke
As Johnny Cash once sang, "Life ain't easy for a boy named 'Sue'." Well, it ain't easy for a boy named 'Marion' either. Morrison adopted the nickname, "Duke," in his youth, as his family called their dog "Big Duke" and him "Little Duke".
Question 2
The '70s saw a "rural purge" in TV programming. What was the only other Western to last longer than Bonanza?
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AGunsmoke
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BDallas
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CMy Three Sons
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DDynasty
Gunsmoke
The '70s saw the emergence of urban-centric programming and a purge of rural-themed shows like <i>Bonanza</i>. <i>Maude</i>, starring Bea Arthur, is what finally dealt <i>Bonanza</i> its deathblow in 1973. However, <i>Gunsmoke</i> outlasted all other westerns, running for two decades.
Question 3
Which city did the characters often visit?
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AVirginia City
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BMesquite
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CLas Vegas
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DSan Diego
Virginia City
A silver strike in Cornstock Lode in 1859 made Virginia City an early-era boom town. Being that the city bordered Ponderosa, the Cartwrights would visit the Old West town on occasion.
Question 4
What is the correct order of the Ingalls' biological daughters from oldest to youngest?
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AMary, Laura, Carrie, Grace
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BLaura, Mary, Grace, Carrie
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CGrace, Carrie, Laura, Mary
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DCarrie, Laura, Mary, Grace
Mary, Laura, Carrie, Grace
The order of the Ingalls' biological daughters goes as follows: Mary was first, Laura was second, Carrie was third, and Grace was fourth.
Question 5
Things are getting rowdy on Ponderosa! Which of the characters was shot the most times on Bonanza?
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AJoe
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BBen
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CAdam
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DGeorge
Joe
All of the <i>Bonanza</i> characters received multiple gunshot wounds throughout the series. Joe's count was the highest among them, at 18 shots. Next was Ben with 14, Hoss with 11, and lastly Adam with 6.
Question 6
What is the name of Laura Ingalls' dog?
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AJack
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BHarry
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CGeorge
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DPaulie
Jack
Jack, who appeared in every episode of the show until his death in the first episode of season four, was Laura Ingalls's lovable pup. Despite a few near-death experiences in previous seasons, Jack didn't die until the first episode of season four.
Question 7
What is the name of Almanzo and Laura's biological daughter?
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ARose
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BViolet
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CPoppy
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DDaisy
Rose
Born December 5, 1886, Rose Wilder Lane was the biological child of Almanzo Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder, and their only child to survive into adulthood. She became a celebrated journalist, travel writer, novelist, and political theorist.
Question 8
John Wayne's passion project, the Duke both starred in and directed what epic as Col. Davy Crockett?
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ARed River
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BThe Alamo
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CHow the West Was Won
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DTwice Round the Daffodils
The Alamo
Remember <i>The Alamo</i>, Wayne's 1960 film. Directed by John Wayne, himself, this project was decades in the making and resulted in a Best Picture nomination.
Question 9
This Wayne film follows army dispatch rider, Hondo, who comes to the aid of a widow in distress. Name that western classic.
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AHondo
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BNorth to Alaska
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CThe Flying Leathernecks
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DThe Alamo
Hondo
Helmed by John Farrow, 1953's <i>Hondo</i> brought Wayne's machismo to the fore in a classic John Wayne western. As Hondo, Wayne's character forms a bond with the young child and his widowed mother.
Question 10
How many seasons did Bonanza run?
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A7 seasons
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B14 seasons
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C10 seasons
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D6 seasons
14 seasons
<i>Bonanza</i> earned the title as "NBC's longest-running western" with 14 seasons. That's 431 episodes!
Question 11
"And the Emmy goes to..." Who played Ben Cartwright?
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AJohn Wayne
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BMichael Landon
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CDan Blocker
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DLorne Greene
Lorne Greene
The Canadian actor and radio jock Lorne Greene was cast as Ben Cartwright after starring as O'Brien in <i>Nineteen Eighty-Four</i> on CBS. He earned the Order of Canada in 1969 "for services to the Performing Arts and to the community".
Question 12
He's a bird of many feathers. Which Bonanza star eventually went on to write and direct episodes?
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AMichael Landon
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BPernell Roberts
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CDan Blocker
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DMitch Vogel
Michael Landon
Though he played the youngest Cartwright, Michael Landon was one of the most ambitious of the show's actors. He wrote and co-wrote several episodes and directed his first episode in 1968.
Question 13
What was the name of the Cartwrights' ranch?
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ABonanza
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BPonderosa
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CHickory Homestead
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DWhispering Pines
Ponderosa
Ponderosa was bordered by Lake Tahoe. Spread across 600,000 acres, the Cartwright property was quite a large chunk of land.
Question 14
What is the name of the Ingalls' adopted son?
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AAlexander
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BAdam
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CAlbert
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DArnold
Albert
Upon moving to Winoka, Charles and Caroline met and eventually adopted a young boy by the name of Albert Quinn.
Question 15
When did Little House on the Prairie first premiere?
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ASeptember 11, 1974
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BMay 10, 1982
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COctober 6, 1980
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DMarch 30, 1974
September 11, 1974
While the two-hour pilot movie aired on March 30, 1974, the television series <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> first premiered on September 11, 1974. <i>Little House: A New Beginning</i> aired on October 6, 1980, and the series last aired on May 10, 1982.
Question 16
Who did American actor Kevin Hagen portray on Little House On The Prairie?
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AWillie Oleson
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BJonathan Garvey
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CDr. Hiram Baker
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DAlmanzo Wilder
Dr. Hiram Baker
Kevin Hagen plays Dr. Hiram Baker in seasons 1โ9 of <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>, as well as in three post-series films. This continues to be the most notable role of Hagen's acting career.
Question 17
What was the name of the store owned and operated by Harriet and Nels Oleson?
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AOleson's Butcher Shop
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BOleson's Mercantile
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COleson's Apothecary
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DOleson's Grocer
Oleson's Mercantile
Nels Oleson and his wife Harriet were the co-proprietors of Oleson's Mercantile, which was attached to their living space. Oleson's Mercantile was the only general store in Walnut Grove.
Question 18
Little House on the Prairie is based on a series of novels written by _____.
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ACharles Ingalls
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BLaura Ingalls Wilder
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CCaroline Quiner Ingalls
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DMary Ingalls Kendall
Laura Ingalls Wilder
<i>Little House on the Prairie</i> is based on a series of best-selling novels written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She based the work in her childhood and adolescence living in the American Midwest with her family.
Question 19
What Little House on the Prairie actor left the show for two years to star in Carter Country?
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ABrian Part
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BLinwood Boomer
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CJonathan Gilbert
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DVictor French
Victor French
Starring in <i>Little House on the Prairie</i> as Mr. Edwards, Victor French took a break from the show from 1977 to 1979 to star as a small-town Georgia police chief in <i>Carter Country</i>.
Question 20
Finish this quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder: "_____ is the nicest word there is."
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APeace
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BLove
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CFamily
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DHome
Home
In the very first episode of the first season, titled "A Harvest of Friends," the following conversation between Laura and Charles Ingalls took place: <br> <br>Laura Ingalls: "And I've decided something." <br>Charles Ingalls: "What's that, half pint?" <br>Laura Ingalls: "Home is the nicest word there is." <br>Charles Ingalls: "One of the nicest, that's for sure!"
Question 21
Wayne's first leading role was as a young trapper crossing from the Mississippi River to the West on a wagon train. Name that film.
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AEl Dorado
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BThe Big Trail
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CThe Wrong Arm of the Law
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DThe Cowboys
The Big Trail
Raoul Walsh's <i>The Big Trail</i>, a 1930 film, helped launch Wayne's career as a leading man. The western epic saw Wayne as a young trapper at the head of a wagon train, heading West. Having groomed Wayne, director John Ford apparently was angry that Wayne took the role and didn't work with him for years afterward.
Question 22
Joined by Jimmy Stewart, what classic film differentiates myth from truth, as Stewart's character returns home to bury an old friend, played by Wayne?
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AThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
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BSchool for Scoundrels
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C3 Godfathers
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DThe Cowboys
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
This dive into how legends distort fact teams Wayne up with James Stewart again. Stewart's character, U.S. Senator Ransom Stoddard, faces the facts after being lauded for killing outlaw Liberty Valance. John Wayne is Stewart's recently departed friend who shares in the event at hand.
Question 23
Helmed by John Ford and co-starring Henry Fonda, which premiere movie in the โcavalry trilogyโ forms a genuine portrait of frontier life?
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AStagecoach
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BDentist in the Chair
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CThe Long Voyage Home
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DFort Apache
Fort Apache
1948's <i>Fort Apache</i> served as the first film in the cavalry trilogy and starred Fonda and Shirley Temple alongside Wayne. Wayne plays Captain Kirby York who butts heads with Fonda's Lt. Col. Owen Thursday on the wild frontier.
Question 24
What is Mr. Edwards's signature song in Little House on the Prairie?
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A"Pop! Goes the Weasel"
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B"O Mary Don't You Weep"
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C"Old Dan Tucker"
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D"My Oklahoma Home"
"Old Dan Tucker"
While "Pop! Goes the Weasel" was also featured on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>, Mr. Edwards was known for making "Old Dan Tucker" his trademark tune. His version of the lyrics went as follows: <br> <br>"Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man <br>Washed his face in a fryin' pan <br>Combed his hair with a wagon wheel <br>Died with a toothache in his heel. <br> <br>Get out the way for old Dan Tucker <br>It's too late to get his supper <br>Supper's over and dinner's cookin' <br>Old Dan Tucker just stands there lookin'."
Question 25
What television network first aired Little House on the Prairie?
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ANBC
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BCNN
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CABC
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DPBS
NBC
Upon acquiring the film and television rights to Laura Ingalls Wilder's novels, former NBC executive Ed Friendly and started the process of finding someone to write the teleplay for a two-hour motion picture pilot. The series would go on to premiere on the NBC network and become a classic hit.
Question 26
What career did Adam Kendall pursue upon regaining his vision?
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ADentist
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BFirefighter
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CLawyer
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DDoctor
Lawyer
Played by Linwood Boomer, Adam Kendall is a lawyer and the husband of Mary Ingalls. As a child, he lost his vision, and after a freak accident restored his sight, he pursued his life-long dreams of becoming a lawyer.
Question 27
"Bonanza is brought to you by..." What car company sponsored the show's entire run?
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AChevrolet
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BTesla
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CDodge
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DFord
Chevrolet
Chevrolet sponsored <i>Bonanza</i> for most of the series run. <i>Bonanza</i> stars often popped into Chevrolet commercials.
Question 28
As U.S. Cavalry Captain Nathan Brittles, John Wayne rocks this sequel in the "cavalry trilogy," leading his troops against an incoming Indian attack.
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AMake Mine Milk
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BShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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CNeath the Arizona Skies
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DThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Ford's cavalry trilogy saw the sequel, <i>She Wore a Yellow Ribbon</i>, as arguably the best of the three films. Wayne gives one of his best performances as Nathan Brittles, but being that he was already up for an Oscar for <i>Sands of Iwo Jima</i>, this role didn't gain the recognition it rightly deserved.
Question 29
Where did the Ingalls, Oleson, and Garvey families move when times got hard in Walnut Grove?
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AWinoka
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BStars Hollow
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CTwin Peaks
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DMayberry
Winoka
In the episode titled "As Long As We're Together (Part 1)," the Ingalls, Oleson, and Garvey families relocate to Winoka following a dry spell in Walnut Grove. The fictional town of Winoka lies in Dakota territory.
Question 30
Where was the set of Bonanza's Virginia City located?
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AIn Nevada
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BIn South Dakota
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COn a Paramount lot
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DOn the wild frontier
On a Paramount lot
<i>Bonanza</i>'s Virginia City set was located on a Paramount backlot until 1970. After an episode called "The Night Virginia City Died," which recounts the real-life fire of 1875, the set was moved to a Warner studios lot for the final three years to cut costs.
Question 31
Bonanza was set against what war?
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ACivil War
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BAmerican Revolution
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CWWI
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DWWII
Civil War
The TV series roughly ran the length of 1861 to 1867. The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865, so <i>Bonanza</i> covered that entire era and then some, even sometimes addressing the prejudices against African Americans and indigenous populations within episode plots.
Question 32
Each of Ben's wives met a terrible fate. How did Ben's first wife, Elizabeth, die?
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AFalling from a tree
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BShe was murdered
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CA degenerative disease
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DIn childbirth
In childbirth
Ben met his first wife while sailing. In the episode, "Elizabeth, My Love," it's revealed that Elizabeth died while birthing Adam.
Question 33
The Cartwright ranch was lakeside property. What major body of water bordered Ponderosa?
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ALake Mead
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BLake Tahoe
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CLake Havasu
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DLake Superior
Lake Tahoe
Ponderosa Ranch bordered the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe. Stretching 22 miles by 12 miles, Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191.2 square miles.
Question 34
"Giddyup!" What was the name of Ben's horse?
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ATed
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BBuck
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CWarrior
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DMilton
Buck
Ben's beloved horse is named Buck. Joe, Hoss, and Adam also named their horses. They're Cochise, Chub, and Sport, respectively.
Question 35
Which of the following was NOT one of the made-for-television Little House on the Prairie movies that followed the series?
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ALittle House: Bless All the Dear Children
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BLittle House on the Prairie: A Trip to the City
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CLittle House on the Prairie: A Look Back to Yesterday
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DLittle House: The Last Farewell
Little House on the Prairie: A Trip to the City
Following the hit series, the following made-for-TV movies were created: <i>Little House on the Prairie: A Look Back to Yesterday</i> in 1983, <i>Little House: The Last Farewell</i> in 1984, and <i>Little House: Bless All the Dear Children</i> in 1984.
Question 36
What John Ford film was the third in the cavalry trilogy, the first two features being Fort Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
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ARio Grande
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BIt Started in Naples
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CThe Alamo
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DThe Cowboy
Rio Grande
The 1950 flick <i>Rio Grande</i> was the third installment of the cavalry trilogy. Starring as Col. Kirby York, Wayne stood as a cavalryman protecting a Rio Grande outpost from Apaches.
Question 37
What's the name of the bully who taunts his teacher and classmates in the episode "The Werewolf of Walnut Grove"?
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ABrian
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BBart
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CBrad
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DBarry
Bart
In the episode "The Werewolf of Walnut Grove," a bully named Bartholomew Slater, Jr., or Bart, begins to terrorize his teacher and classmates. Albert attempts to put an end to the bullying by creating a papier-mรขchรฉ werewolf costume, but it's not until the classmates come together that the bullying stops for good.
Question 38
Some of the cast were musically gifted. What song did Lorne Greene sing for Bonanza?
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A"A Boy Named Sue"
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B"Amazing Grace"
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C"Ring of Fire"
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DThe Bonanza theme song
The Bonanza theme song
"The claim we hold is as good as gold, bonanza / Hand in hand we built this land, the Ponderosa Ranch / Our birthright is this Cartwright bonanza / We here belong, and standing strong, wrong ain't got a chance." Although the <i>Bonanza</i> theme song was only instrumental in the show's intro, it actually did have lyrics. Lorne Greene sang them on the <i>Bonanza</i> record.
Question 39
Third time's a charm...or not. How did Ben's third wife, Marie, die?
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AA sailing accident
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BA car accident
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CShe was shot
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DA horse-riding accident
A horse-riding accident
Marie met a tragic fate while horse-riding. In the episode, "Marie, My Love," it's revealed that Ben became a widow for the third time after Marie gave birth to Joe and later had her fatal accident.
Question 40
What occupation did Ben Cartwright have before he became a rancher?
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AIce cream parlor owner
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BSailor
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CRailroad conductor
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DOilman
Sailor
As a young chap, Ben Cartwright started out as a sailor. He always dreamed of "going West," however, and he made these dreams come true, building Ponderosa.
Question 41
Home, sweet home! In what state did the Cartwright family live?
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ANevada
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BCalifornia
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CArizona
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DColorado
Nevada
Situated alongside Lake Tahoe and bordering both Virginia City and Carson City, the show is set in the state of Nevada. The Cartwrights sometimes visit these adjacent cities.
Question 42
This character has character. How was Ben Cartwright portrayed?
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AStoic and hard
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BAnxious and scared
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CCompassionate and loving
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DAngry and bitter
Compassionate and loving
Unlike many TV dads, Ben Cartwright wasn't portrayed as a strict hardliner. Instead, he was shown to be a compassionate and loving father. He was even voted #2 in TV Guide's 2004 "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time".
Question 43
What was the first in John Wayne's partnership with John Ford which launched Wayne's career as an A-lister?
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ALight up the Sky
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BThe Searchers
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CStagecoach
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DThe Quiet Man
Stagecoach
1939's <i>Stagecoach</i> sent Wayne from B-lister to A-lister and launched one of the all-time greatest director/actor partnerships in cinema history. In the film, Wayne stars as wanted murderer, the Ringo Kid, traveling alongside passengers in a stagecoach.
Question 44
What was another of Bonanza's historic firsts when it comes to TV Westerns?
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AIt aired completely in color
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BIt had a diverse cast
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CIt was shot on a lot
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DIts dialogue was improvised
It aired completely in color
Although <i>Bonanza</i> was not the first TV western to be shot in color, it was the first to be completely aired in color. It was also one of the first color TV series to air on NBC.
Question 45
Who wrote the Bonanza theme song?
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AMark Snow
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BRex Koury and Glenn Spencer
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CJay Livingston and Ray Evans
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DJohnny Mandel
Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
<i>Bonanza</i>'s theme song is one of the most memorable of all time. Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, the song was arranged for the show by Billy May and orchestrated by David Rose.
Question 46
This one kicked him from B- to A-list. In what movie was John Wayne's first leading role?
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ABig Jake
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BSinging in the Rain
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CThe Alamo
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DThe Big Trail
The Big Trail
In 1930, director Raoul Walsh was the first to nab Morrison and front him in a leading role for <i>The Big Trail</i>. Morrison had been working as a prop guy for another film.
Question 47
What was the Howard Hanks-directed sequel to Rio Bravo?
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AThe Big Trail
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BEl Dorado
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CThe Bellboy
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DRio Grande
El Dorado
Also starring James Caan and Robert Mitchum, this 1967 sequel to <i>Rio Bravo</i> sees John Wayne as gun-for-hire Cole Thornton. He assists sheriff J.P. Hara, played by Mitchum, in his bid to fend off an opponent whose attempting to steal water from a family ranch.
Question 48
Ben found a nice way of saying, "Get your feet off the table!" Who did Ben ask, "Do you know the difference between a table and an ottoman?"
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AFred
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BHoss
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CJoe
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DAdam
Joe
After Ben asks "Little Joe" Cartwright this question and receives an answer in the affirmative, Ben responds, "Then take your feet off the table!" Hoss replies, "He'll never learn to do that."
Question 49
You might confuse the Bonanza series with "Ponderosa". Why?
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AThe Bonanza restaurant chain changed its name to Ponderosa
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BBonanza had a fictional Ponderosa Ranch
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CNBC aired episode reruns under the name Ponderosa
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DAll of the above
All of the above
All of these answers are correct. The ranch on <i>Bonanza</i> was named Ponderosa, the Bonanza-themed steakhouses changed their name to Ponderosa, and NBC once aired reruns of the show under the name, <i>Ponderosa</i>.
Question 50
Which of the following Little House on the Prairie characters did NOT exist in real life?
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AAlmanzo Wilder
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BNellie Oleson
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CMary Ingalls
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DGrace Ingalls
Nellie Oleson
While Nellie Oleson was featured in both the books and the television series, she was a fictional character created by Laura Ingalls Wilder. According to the writer, she used her classmates Nellie Owens, Genevieve Masters, and Stella Gilbert as inspiration for the character.
Question 51
They're a musical bunch. Which Cartwright played the guitar?
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ATed
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BJoe
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CAdam
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DHoss
Adam
Pernell Roberts could play guitar and sing. His talents were showcased on the show and on the <i>Bonanza</i> album.
Question 52
What is unique about the Bonanza wardrobe?
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AEach character featured only three outfits
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BThe wardrobe was the first to feature Levi jeans
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CThey wore the same clothes each episode
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DThey were the first to have multiple wardrobe changes
They wore the same clothes each episode
<i>Bonanza</i> was one of the costliest TV series of the time. In order to cut costs, some action stock footage was reused throughout the series. This, however, required the cast to wear the same outfits in every episode for continuity, which they did from the third season on.
Question 53
Bonanza is set during the Civil War. Who did Ben tell, "We can't ignore the rest of the world. We're the only stabilizing influence in the country"?
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AAdam
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BPeter
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CJoe
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DHoss
Adam
When Adam pleads with his father to head back home, saying, "This isn't any of our affair," he is met with a rebuke by his father. Calling the family a "stabilizing influence," Ben reminds Adam that there are things worth standing for outside of the confines of Ponderosa.
Question 54
Which of the following well-known actors did NOT make a guest appearance on Little House on the Prairie?
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ASean Penn
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BKevin Bacon
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CDavid Faustino
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DJonathan Banks
Kevin Bacon
While Jonathan Banks, David Faustino, and Sean Penn all made guest appearances on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>, Kevin Bacon was never featured on the show.
Question 55
What country singer first recorded a full-length vocal version of the Bonanza theme song?
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AMerle Haggard
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BJohnny Cash
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CGarth Brooks
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DHank Williams
Johnny Cash
As one of the most memorable TV theme songs of all times, <i>Bonanza</i>'s theme was without lyrics as the intro. But it indeed was written with lyrics, which were reworked by Johnny Cash for the first full-length recording.
Question 56
How many children, both biological and adopted, did Charles and Caroline Ingalls have?
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A6
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B8
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C4
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D10
8
Charles and Caroline Ingalls had three daughters named Mary, Laura, and Carrie, who served as the central figures on <i>Little House on the Prairie</i>. However, their family expanded with the birth of their daughter Grace and the adoption of Albert. They also adopted birth siblings Cassandra and James and lost a son, Charles Jr. when he was just an infant.
Question 57
How many Bonanza TV movies were made?
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A1
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B5
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C7
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D3
3
Three TV movies came out of the <i>Bonanza</i> TV series. These movies are 1988's <i>Bonanza: The Next Generation</i>, 1993's <i>Bonanza: The Return</i>, and 1995's <i>Bonanza: Under Attack</i>. Some of the original Cartwright kids even starred in these productions.
Question 58
In what year did Bonanza debut?
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A1959
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B1965
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C1954
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D1962
1959
Debuting on September 12, 1959, the series ran hour-long episodes until January 16, 1973. Its initial Nielsen rating was 45...not great.
Question 59
What legendary character inspired creator David Dortort to write Ben Cartwright?
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AMark Twain
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BKing Arthur
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CCharlemagne
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DGenghis Khan
King Arthur
The legend of King Arthur came to mind when Dortort imagined <i>Bonanza</i>. Set on the Western frontier, Dortort viewed the Cartwright sons as knights, with Ben at the helm as King Arthur himself.
Question 60
Before settling in Ponderosa, Ben Cartwright captained a ship docked in what city?
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ASan Francisco
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BNew Orleans
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CSeattle
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DBoston
New Orleans
Prior to ranching, Ben Cartwright captained a ship. New Orleans was the ship's port of call.
Question 61
All good things must come to an end. Why was Bonanza cancelled?
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AThe whole cast decided to call it quits
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BA main character died
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CNBC thought the plots were tired
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DThe show creator sued
A main character died
One of the show's leads, Dan Blocker who played "Hoss," passed away of a pulmonary embolism in 1972 at the age of 43. The fan favorite's death was essentially the death of the series, as the character's absence caused the show's ratings to plummet.
Question 62
How many seasons are there of Little House on the Prairie?
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A8
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B11
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C10
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D9
9
<i>Little House on the Prairie</i> aired for 9 seasons and 184 episodes over the span of 8 years. Following the television series, several spin-offs and sequels began to form.
Question 63
Bonanza's opening reveals beautiful landscape shots. Where were they filmed?
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AUtah
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BCalifornia
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CMontana
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DNevada
California
Incline Village, Nevada was home to the Ponderosa Ranch set. It stood there for nearly four decades as a tourist attraction. However, the opening scene of the series was shot in the San Jacinto Mountains in California at Lake Hemet.
Question 64
Who was the series creator of Bonanza?
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AAaron Sorkin
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BPaul Henning
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CMatt Groening
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DDavid Dortort
David Dortort
<i>Bonanza</i> was created by David Dortort, who was also known for his successful NBC series <i>The High Chaparral</i>. He was a screenwriter and producer and also published two books.
Question 65
Ponderosa was exceptional. How many acres of land did the ranch comprise?
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A100 acres
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B100,000 acres
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C300,000 acres
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D600,000 acres
600,000 acres
Ben owns a huge plot of land. With 600,000 acres to call home (that's nearly 940 square miles!), why would he ever leave Ponderosa?
Question 66
Bonanza was a top-ranking show. How many seasons did it rank number 1 in the Nielsen ratings?
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A7
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B3
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C1
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D5
3
<i>Bonanza</i> had a blissful three-year run at number one from 1964 to 1967. It also held its rank in the top five list for nine years running, a record at the time.
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