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Larry McMurtry - "Lonesome Dove" Quiz

I hope you enjoy this quiz. The book and the movie are both wonderful.

A multiple-choice quiz by llchrista01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
llchrista01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,323

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
928

Last 3 plays: Guest 166 (4/10), Guest 184 (3/10), Guest 75 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Jake tell Gus and Call that he was taking Lorie to, when they were leaving Lonesome Dove? Hint

Kansas

San Francisco

Denver

Montana

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of the cattle was the "lead steer?" Hint

Mustache

Old Dog

Malaria

There was no lead steer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What made Bolivar decide to go back to Lonesome Dove? Hint

The snakes in the river

He expected to be fired anyway

He never left Lonesome Dove

He didn't go back to Lonesome Dove

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Question 4 of 10

4. Old Sam claimed that Janey belonged to him. What did he do to be able to make this claim? Hint

Traded 28 skunk hides for her

Married her

Traded 24 bottles of whiskey for her

Paid $30 for her

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did Gus use to hide in when running from Blue Duck's men? Hint

A buffalo wallow

An old house

A creek bed

Adobe Walls

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times had Gus been married? Hint

Once

He never married, he was waiting on Clara

Three

Twice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who shot Newt's horse for him after it was hooked by one of the cattle's horns? Hint

Call

Deets

Gus

Dish

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Jake give his horse to when they were fixing to hang him? Hint

Gus

Call

Newt

Pea Eye

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many sons had Clara lost when July showed up at her ranch? Hint

She never had sons, only daughters

Two

Three

One

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Call tell to help Newt with being the range boss, when he left to take Gus' body back to Texas? Hint

Pea

Lippy

Jasper

Dish

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Dec 17 2024 : Guest 166: 4/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 184: 3/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 75: 4/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 97: 9/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 76: 3/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 65: 10/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 166: 4/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 165: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Jake tell Gus and Call that he was taking Lorie to, when they were leaving Lonesome Dove?

Answer: Denver

In the movie version, Jake did say they were going to San Francisco. In the book, however, Jake says, "We've decided to try our luck in Denver for the time being, I believe we'd both enjoy the cool weather."

2. Which one of the cattle was the "lead steer?"

Answer: Old Dog

Mustache was Dish's horse and Gus rode a horse named Malaria. The book states that, "Call had taken the precaution of buying a lead steer from the Pumphreys - a big, docile longhorn they called Old Dog."

3. What made Bolivar decide to go back to Lonesome Dove?

Answer: He expected to be fired anyway

He had been dreaming in the wagon when he accidentally shot his ten-gauge. This caused the mules to bolt and the wagon to be damaged. He expected to be fired. However, no one knew what had caused the accident.

4. Old Sam claimed that Janey belonged to him. What did he do to be able to make this claim?

Answer: Traded 28 skunk hides for her

Old Sam told Roscoe many times to "leave the gal alone, she's mine." He then explains that he gave 28 skunks hides for her.

5. What did Gus use to hide in when running from Blue Duck's men?

Answer: A buffalo wallow

A buffalo wallow was the only thing that he could find to use on the flat plain. After that, he cut his horses' throat and hoped the smell of blood would make the other horses shy away.

6. How many times had Gus been married?

Answer: Twice

It mentions several times in the book that Gus had been married twice. Po Campo read Gus's fortune and said he would not marry again.

7. Who shot Newt's horse for him after it was hooked by one of the cattle's horns?

Answer: Dish

Call told Newt he should do it, but Dish said, "A feller oughtn't to have to shoot his own horse when there's others around that can do it as well." Newt was certainly grateful.

8. Who did Jake give his horse to when they were fixing to hang him?

Answer: Newt

He gave him the horse because he looked down and saw Newt crying. He thought, "Little Newt cared for him, at least."

9. How many sons had Clara lost when July showed up at her ranch?

Answer: Three

When he shows up, she already has Martin, July and Elmira's son. She tells July, "I've lost three boys. I don't want to lose another to a woman who keeps changing her mind."

10. Who did Call tell to help Newt with being the range boss, when he left to take Gus' body back to Texas?

Answer: Pea

Pea Eye was probably the only one left that he trusted enough to help him do the job. Dish was already in Nebraska, Jasper was not "boss" material, and Lippy ended up being just another hired hand.

Source: Author llchrista01

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