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The Skinners of Goldfield Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on "The Skinners of Goldfield" series by Stephen Bly.

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

Author
happychristian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,434

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
120

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the father's name, who is usually called O.T., in the book? Hint

Otis

Olan

Okre

Orion

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the mother's name in the book? Hint

Della

Dee

Daisy

Dola

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the older daughter's name? Hint

Rosie Esther

Peggy Sue

Corrie

Rita Ann

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the younger daughter's name? Hint

Rosie Esther

Rita Ann

Corrie

Peggy Sue

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the older son's name? Hint

Timmy Gray

Tommy Blue

Johnny Blue

Punky

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the younger son's name? Hint

Timmy Gray

Tommy Blue

Punky

Johnny Blue

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the names of the Skinners' mules? Hint

Molly and Polly

Ada and Ida

Pegases and Esther

Jordan and Ida

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Question 8 of 10

8. In book two, what do the Skinners decide to name their restaurant? Hint

Old Tyme Restaurant

Newcomers' Cafe

Stop By and Eat Anytime

O.T.'s

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the Skinners' Indian friend's name? Hint

Fergus

Crazy Horse

Cow Eye

Geronimo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where are the Skinners from before they move to Goldfield? Hint

Dinuba, California

Guthrie, Oklahoma

Reno, Nevada

Chicago, Illinois

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the father's name, who is usually called O.T., in the book?

Answer: Orion

His name is Orion, named after the stars by his mother. He says that since his name is Orion, he enjoys looking at the stars at night.

2. What is the mother's name in the book?

Answer: Dola

She is a mother who does not like to be separated from her children and husband at any time. O.T. gave her a one-day "vacation" from the kids, and she couldn't wait for them to come home.

3. What is the older daughter's name?

Answer: Rita Ann

Rita Ann is always reading or reciting books. She knows almost EVERY Shakespeare play by heart.

4. What is the younger daughter's name?

Answer: Corrie

Corrie is a happy person. No matter what happens, she always has a smile on her face.

5. What is the older son's name?

Answer: Tommy Blue

Tommy Blue is very interested in gold digging. He digs everywhere, and even though he is only nine, he knows a lot about gold. He even has his samples assayed.

6. What is the younger son's name?

Answer: Punky

Punkie is two. One time, Corrie went with O.T. on a long trip without telling anyone. She did leave a note, though, and Punky found it and used it as a ball all day long as the family searched and searched for Corrie.

7. What are the names of the Skinners' mules?

Answer: Ada and Ida

Ada and Ida are the Skinners' very reliable mules. They stay side by side no matter what. The Skinners trust them MUCH more than they trust the auto car that was given to them.

8. In book two, what do the Skinners decide to name their restaurant?

Answer: Newcomers' Cafe

The Newcomers' Cafe gives newcomers half price off for the first two weeks of residency.

9. What is the Skinners' Indian friend's name?

Answer: Fergus

Fergus helps the Skinners in many different situations. He knows just about where everything is in Nevada (so he says).

10. Where are the Skinners from before they move to Goldfield?

Answer: Guthrie, Oklahoma

They are from Guthrie, Oklahoma, where a tornado came and wiped up everything they owned. They still praised God throughout it all, and ended up in Goldfield, where they would help people daily.

Source: Author happychristian

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