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Dick Turpin - Highwayman Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Dick Turpin in particular with some more general questions regarding English Highwaymen.

A multiple-choice quiz by CVL10122. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CVL10122

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,407

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
841

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which century did Dick Turpin live? Hint

18th

17th

16th

19th

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which breed of dog was most commonly used as a coach dog to protect travellers from Highwaymen? Hint

English Sheepdog

Labrador

Alsation

Dalmatian

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which English County was Dick Turpin born? Hint

Kent

Yorkshire

Essex

Lincolnshire

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which opera by John Gay has highwaymen as its main characters? Hint

The Pirates of Penzance

The Beggars Opera

Les Mis�rables

Prince of Thieves

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Question 5 of 10

5. What historical name was given to English unmounted highwaymen? Hint

Footpad

Vagabond

Ragabond

Leecher

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was supposed to be the name of Dick Turpin's famous horse? Hint

Black Beauty

Black Night

Black Death

Black Bess

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dick Turpin changed his name trying to avoid arrest. What name did he use? (two words) Hint

William Thackeray

Samuel Coates

Herbert Jeffries

John Palmer

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year was the last recorded robbery by a horse mounted highwayman in England? Hint

1831

1778

1754

1815

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the maiden name of Dick Turpin's wife? Hint

Nell Smith

Cathy Henderson

Jenny Walker

Betty Millington

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which English town or city was Dick Turpin hanged? Hint

London

York

Canterbury

Chester

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which century did Dick Turpin live?

Answer: 18th

Dick Turpin was born in 1705 and died in 1739.

2. Which breed of dog was most commonly used as a coach dog to protect travellers from Highwaymen?

Answer: Dalmatian

The Dalmatian was used because of its great stamina. The breed originated in Dalmatia now a region of Croatia.

3. In which English County was Dick Turpin born?

Answer: Essex

Dick Turpin was born at The Old Post Cottage, Hempstead, Essex.

4. Which opera by John Gay has highwaymen as its main characters?

Answer: The Beggars Opera

This opera was first produced in London in 1728.

5. What historical name was given to English unmounted highwaymen?

Answer: Footpad

Perhaps these are not very good highwaymen who had not stolen a horse yet.

6. What was supposed to be the name of Dick Turpin's famous horse?

Answer: Black Bess

The tales regarding Dick Turpin's escapes riding Black Bess are thought to be only folklore legends.

7. Dick Turpin changed his name trying to avoid arrest. What name did he use? (two words)

Answer: John Palmer

Dick Turpin changed his name to John Palmer. His mother's maiden name was Palmer.

8. In what year was the last recorded robbery by a horse mounted highwayman in England?

Answer: 1831

Mounted robbery declined in the last part of the 18th century and highwaymen became nostalgic, even romantic figures.

9. What is the maiden name of Dick Turpin's wife?

Answer: Betty Millington

There are thought to be no children from this marriage.

10. In which English town or city was Dick Turpin hanged?

Answer: York

He was hanged at the Knavesmire in York in 1739. The site is now part of the York race course.

Source: Author CVL10122

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