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"Bonanza" -- The Quiz!

It is my hope to write a series of quizzes about this classic television western. "Bonanza" has a cult following and I am hoping to "rope" them in to Quizzyland. Let's start with the basics...

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

Author
claudiaferguson

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,749

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3426

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 58 (9/10), Guest 1 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Bonanza" held the distinction of being the first what? Hint

Western television series

Television series featuring a single father

Television show sponsored by Chevrolet

Color television series on the NBC Network

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Question 2 of 10

2. What happened at the end of the sixth season of "Bonanza", which most fans still mourn to this day? Hint

Little Joe got married

Pernell Roberts left the show

Dan Blocker died

All of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. It is undisputed that Ben Cartwright was a widower, but how many times was he widowed? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name the Cartwrights gave to their ranch?

Answer: (1 or 2 words; with or without the word "the".)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the town the Cartwrights visited most often on the show? Hint

Lake Tahoe

Reno

Virginia City

Washoe

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the major body of water that bordered the Cartwright ranch?

Answer: (Two words. A Lake.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On May 13, 1972, one of the show's main characters died in real life. Whose death signaled the beginning of the end for "Bonanza"? Hint

Lorne Greene

Dan Blocker

Michael Landon

Pernell Roberts

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Question 8 of 10

8. Three of the original cast members of "Bonanza" went on to star in other, successful television series. Which one of those shown below is incorrect? Hint

Dan Blocker -- "Highway to Heaven."

Lorne Greene -- "Battlestar Galactica."

Michael Landon - "Little House on the Prairie."

Pernell Roberts -- "Trapper John, M.D."

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Cartwrights had a very trusted manservant. What was his name?

Answer: (Two Words)

10. All of the main cast members were engaged to be married at one time or another during the show, however, only one actual wedding took place. Who was the only Cartwright to get married during the series' run? Hint

Adam

Hoss

Ben

Little Joe

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Dec 20 2024 : Guest 71: 7/10
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Dec 10 2024 : Guest 1: 9/10
Dec 04 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Bonanza" held the distinction of being the first what?

Answer: Color television series on the NBC Network

"Bonanza" ran for 14 seasons, beginning in September of 1959. A total of 430 episodes were aired. The first episode of "Bonanza" aired on September 12, 1959 and the last episode aired on January 9, 1973.

2. What happened at the end of the sixth season of "Bonanza", which most fans still mourn to this day?

Answer: Pernell Roberts left the show

Pernell Roberts left the show after the sixth season to pursue a film and stage career. He later starred in the television series, "Trapper John, M.D."

3. It is undisputed that Ben Cartwright was a widower, but how many times was he widowed?

Answer: 3

Ben's first wife, Elizabeth, died following childbirth. His second wife, Inger, was killed by Indians. His third wife, Marie, was killed in a riding accident.

4. What was the name the Cartwrights gave to their ranch?

Answer: The Ponderosa

In the first episode Ben Cartwright stated that the Ponderosa was 1,000 square miles. That's a lot of land. It's amazing that they ever left their own property for their frequent forays into town.

5. What was the name of the town the Cartwrights visited most often on the show?

Answer: Virginia City

The Cartwrights often visited Virginia City and occasionally visited Carson City.

6. What was the name of the major body of water that bordered the Cartwright ranch?

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is approximately 22 miles long, 12 miles wide and has a surface area of 191.2 miles.

7. On May 13, 1972, one of the show's main characters died in real life. Whose death signaled the beginning of the end for "Bonanza"?

Answer: Dan Blocker

Dan Blocker died unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism following routine gallbladder surgery. He was 43 years old. Lorne Greene died of pneumonia in 1987 at the age of 72. Michael Landon died from pancreatic cancer in 1991 at the age of 54. Pernell Roberts died at age 81 in February 2010, at his home. He had pancreatic cancer.

8. Three of the original cast members of "Bonanza" went on to star in other, successful television series. Which one of those shown below is incorrect?

Answer: Dan Blocker -- "Highway to Heaven."

Michael Landon starred in both "Little House on the Prairie," and "Highway to Heaven." Besides "Trapper John,M.D.," Pernell Roberts also starred in a short-lived television series "FBI: Untold Stories."

9. The Cartwrights had a very trusted manservant. What was his name?

Answer: Hop Sing

Hop Sing was played by Victor Seng Yung. Victor died on November 9, 1980 in Hollywood, California of accidental asphyxiation.

Answer: Little Joe

Little Joe married Alice Harper (played by Bonnie Bedelia) in the 1972 episode entitled "Forever". The marriage was short-lived as she was soon killed during the same episode.

Source: Author claudiaferguson

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