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The Old West (Part E) Trivia Quiz

Let's take a look at the gunfight at the OK Corral. The movie may not be an entirely accurate representation of really happened. Have fun let me know what you think of the quiz. Thank you.

A multiple-choice quiz by colmosby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
colmosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,293

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2302

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1880 which of the Earps was the Marshal of Tombstone, Arizona? Hint

Virgil

Wyatt

Morgan

James

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Question 2 of 10

2. When the city Marshal of Tombstone recruited Wyatt and Morgan to help him, what were their titles? Hint

Special Deputy Policemen

Town Marshals

Deputy Marshals

Policemen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the sheriff of Cochise county? Hint

Frank White

John Clum

Ike Clanton

John Behan

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the date of the gunfight at OK Corral? Hint

November 8, 1881

January 13, 1880

October 26, 1881

June 25, 1881

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the last name of the brothers killed at the gunfight at OK Corral? Hint

Clairborne

Earps

McLaury

Clanton

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Question 6 of 10

6. The gunfight fight did not take place at OK Corral.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Earps and "Doc" Holliday were arrested after the fight?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Earp brother was killed after the fight in 1882? Hint

James

Virgil

Morgan

Wyatt

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many of the outlaws were killed in the fight at OK Corral? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the Clanton gang was thought to have killed Morgan, though not at the fight. Who was he? Hint

Frank Stilwell

John Behan

Ike Clanton

Billy Clanton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1880 which of the Earps was the Marshal of Tombstone, Arizona?

Answer: Virgil

In October 1880 Virgil became city Marshal of Tombstone, Arizona. He recruited Wyatt and Morgan to help him.

2. When the city Marshal of Tombstone recruited Wyatt and Morgan to help him, what were their titles?

Answer: Special Deputy Policemen

Wyatt and Morgan were recruited as "special deputy policemen".

3. Who was the sheriff of Cochise county?

Answer: John Behan

Wyatt got into a quarrel over a women with Behan. She had lived with Behan and Wyatt later married her. Wyatt also wanted Behan's job and planned to run against him in the next election. The other problem was Behan had arrested "Doc" Holliday, Wyatt's friend, on suspicion of killing a stagecoach driver during an attempted hold-up outside of Tombstone.

4. What was the date of the gunfight at OK Corral?

Answer: October 26, 1881

Virgil had arrested Ike Clanton and Tom McLaury (aslo spelled McLowery) for carrying firearms within the city limits. He disarmed them and let them go. Virgil received word that the Clanton gang was waiting for them at the OK Corral.

5. What was the last name of the brothers killed at the gunfight at OK Corral?

Answer: McLaury

Both Frank and Tom were killed at the fight. When Virgil had arrested Ike and Frank he disarmed them. They joined the gang when "Doc" Holliday shot Tom in the back when he tried to run away.

6. The gunfight fight did not take place at OK Corral.

Answer: True

It occured in a vacant lot at the intersection of Third Street and Fremont street behind the Corral.

7. The Earps and "Doc" Holliday were arrested after the fight?

Answer: True

They were arrested after the fight by Behan, but at their trial presidered over by Judge Wells Spicer, who was related to the Earps, it was determined that the Earps had acted within the law.

8. Which Earp brother was killed after the fight in 1882?

Answer: Morgan

Morgan was assassinated in March 1882 while playing pool with Wyatt.
Some witnesses claimed they saw a gang member Frank Stilwell running from from the scene of the crime.

9. How many of the outlaws were killed in the fight at OK Corral?

Answer: 3

Both McLaury brothers were killed along with Billy Clanton. Morgan shot Billy twice and he fell against a wall, mortally wounded. He died later.

10. One of the Clanton gang was thought to have killed Morgan, though not at the fight. Who was he?

Answer: Frank Stilwell

Frank Stilwell was seen running from the scene crime and was found dead three days later another man, a Mexican was implicated in the crime was found murdered in a lumber camp. It is believed Wyatt killed both men.

Source: Author colmosby

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