What's in a Name? Part II Trivia Quiz

Answer: Texas Dolly says it's because in cartomancy it is the card meaning an end or conclusion to something, not necessarily a literal death

Texas Dolly introduces himself as Doyle Brunson, the godfather of poker. He explains that playing cards have been used for divination since their introduction to Europe in the 14th century. Over time a specific deck of Tarot cards replaced playing cards for this purpose.
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Answer: Amarillo Slim says it's the King of Hearts

Amarillo Slim says his real name is Thomas Preston. He explains that the King of Hearts is known as the suicide King because it looks like he is sticking his sword into his head. He further says it is also known as the King without a moustache because he is the only King without one.

Answer: The Orient Express says it's the King of Diamonds

The Orient Express introduces himself as Johnny Chan, two time WSOP Main Event Champ. He reveals that the King of Diamonds is called the One-Eyed King because he is the only King shown in profile. He says originally each King represented a historical king. The King of Spades was King David of Israel. The King of Hearts was Charles, for Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. The King of Diamonds was Julius Ceasar. The King of Clubs was Alexander the Great.

Answer: Jesus says it's the Jack of Spades and Jack of Hearts

Jesus says his real name is Chris Ferguson and explains that he had planned to get a haircut after the Main Event in 2000, but then he won it and is now stuck with long hair. He continues that these Jacks are also in profile just like the King of DIamonds while the other two are not.

He further says that each Jack had a historic counterpart. The Jack of Spades was Ogier the Dane, a knight to Charlemagne. The Jack of Hearts was La Hire, comrade-in-arms to Joan of Arc. The Jack of Diamonds was Hector from Greek mythology.

The Jack of Clubs was Lancelot of King Arthur fame.

Answer: Texas Dolly holds up two fingers like a V and says a 2 is called Victory

Texas Dolly says that he made his answer up and explains that although the Ace can be either the high or low card in most poker games, it is the 2 that is usually regarded as the lowest card. Only in games like deuce to seven low ball is the 2 the best card because you are trying to get the worst hand not the best.

Answer: The Orient Express says a 4 is called a Walking Stick

The Orient Express tells you that a Walking Stick is a 7 not a 4. All of the rest are legitmate nicknames for the 4. He says that three 4's is called a Grand Jury and two 4's down in Texas Hold'em is called Magnum after the gun caliber - 44 magnum.

Answer: Jesus says a 7 is called a Sharp Top

Jesus tells you a Sharp Top is either and Ace or a 4 not a 7. He adds that in Texas Hold'em two 7's in the hole is called Sunset Strip after the movie "77 Sunset Strip."

Answer: Amarillo Slim says a 10 is known as The Interstate

Amarillo Slim says he made his up and that in Texas Hold'em two 10's in the hole are known as Dynamite, for TNT or Ten N Ten.

Answer: Texas Dolly says the Ace is not a face card

Texas Dolly tells you that although the Ace is the highest card it is not a face card. Then he says that they have given you the historic figures for the Kings and Jacks so he might as well give you the ones for the Queens. The Queen of Spades was Pallas of Greek mythology.

The Queen of Hearts was Judith, a heroine from Jewish history. The Queen of Diamonds was Rachel, beloved wife of Jacob. The Queen of Clubs was Argine, of unclear meaning.

Answer: Amarillo Slim says an Ace is a Hockey Stick

Amarillo Slim explains that a Hockey Stick is a 7 not an Ace. He tells you that one theory on how Ace high became the norm was that it represented the triumph of the common man, represented by the lowest card the Ace, over royalty, represented by the face cards, during the French Revolution. He said it also could have roots in a game called Three-card brag from which poker developed.