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What's in a Name? Part II Trivia Quiz

In poker most individual cards have nicknames, some very colorful. Test your knowledge of these names with this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by tazman6619. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
tazman6619

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,910

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
601

Question 1 of 10

1. It's your first trip to Vegas and you end up at a table with some of the greatest poker legends of all time. They see you are a novice and are bored with the game so they decide to have a side game with you to see if you know the nicknames of the different cards. First they tell you the Ace of Spades is known as the "Death Card" but can you guess the reason? Then they each give an answer and you have to decide who is telling the truth. Hint

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

Jesus says it's because in Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, and French Spade is translated Pike, which was a weapon of death

Amarillo Slim says it's because it is a black card and black is the color of death

The Orient Express says it's because the Spade is shaped like a shovel, which is used to dig a grave

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Question 2 of 10

2. Next they say one card is known as the Suicide King and each gives a different answer. Who is telling the truth this time? Hint

Amarillo Slim says it's the King of Hearts

Jesus says it's the King of Clubs

The Orient Express says it's the King of Diamonds

Texas Dolly says it's the King of Spades

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now they tell you one King is known as the One-Eyed King and each gives an answer. Who is right?
Hint

Amarillo Slim says it's the King of Hearts

Texas Dolly says it's the King of Spades

Jesus says it's the King of Clubs

The Orient Express says it's the King of Diamonds

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Question 4 of 10

4. Their next question is about two cards, which two Jacks are One-Eyed Jacks? Who knows what they are talking about this time?
Hint

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

The Orient Express says it's the Jack of Clubs and Jack of Spades

Texas Dolly says it's the Jack of Diamonds and Jack of Hearts

Amarillo Slim says it's the Jack of Diamonds and Jack of Clubs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Now they switch the game up and ask you to identify which one is bluffing with his answer. Each gives a nickname for a 2. Who is bluffing this round? Hint

Jesus says quack quack because a 2 is called a Duck

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

Amarillo Slim says a 2 is called a Swan

The Orient Express says a 2 is called a Deuce

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Question 6 of 10

6. Their next test is for you to identify which is not a correct nickname for a 4. Who is lying this time?
Hint

Amarillo Slim says a 4 is called a Four Spot

Jesus says a 4 is called a Sailboat

The Orient Express says a 4 is called a Walking Stick

Texas Dolly says a 4 is called a One Legged Ace

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Question 7 of 10

7. The next card you need to figure out the fake nickname for is the 7. Who is pulling your leg this time? Hint

Texas Dolly says a 7 is called a Walking Stick

The Orient Express says a 7 is called a Mullet

Amarillo Slim says a 7 is called a Candy Cane

Jesus says a 7 is called a Sharp Top

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Question 8 of 10

8. The next card is the 10. Who is giving you a false nickname this time? Hint

The Orient Express says a 10 is known as a Dime

Jesus says a 10 is known as Big Casino

Amarillo Slim says a 10 is known as The Interstate

Texas Dolly says a 10 is known as Bo Derek

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Question 9 of 10

9. Deciding to throw you a bone they give you an easy one next. They ask which is not a face card?
Hint

Texas Dolly says the Ace is not a face card

Jesus says the Queen is not a face card

Amarillo Slim says the King is not a face card

The Orient Express says the Jack is not a face card

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Question 10 of 10

10. Your education ends with one last card, the Ace. Which of these is a made up name for the Ace? Hint

Amarillo Slim says an Ace is a Hockey Stick

Jesus says charge it because an Ace is a Mastercard

Texas Dolly says blast off because an Ace is a Rocket

The Orient Express says bang bang because an Ace is a Bullet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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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2. Next they say one card is known as the Suicide King and each gives a different answer. Who is telling the truth this time?

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.

3. Now they tell you one King is known as the One-Eyed King and each gives an answer. Who is right?

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.

4. Their next question is about two cards, which two Jacks are One-Eyed Jacks? Who knows what they are talking about this time?

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.

5. Now they switch the game up and ask you to identify which one is bluffing with his answer. Each gives a nickname for a 2. Who is bluffing this round?

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.

6. Their next test is for you to identify which is not a correct nickname for a 4. Who is lying this time?

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.

7. The next card you need to figure out the fake nickname for is the 7. Who is pulling your leg this time?

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."

8. The next card is the 10. Who is giving you a false nickname this time?

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.

9. Deciding to throw you a bone they give you an easy one next. They ask which is not a face card?

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.

10. Your education ends with one last card, the Ace. Which of these is a made up name for the Ace?

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.

Source: Author tazman6619

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