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"Deadwood" - Episode 9 Trivia Quiz

In "No Other Sons or Daughters", Deadwood takes the first step to becoming a real city instead of an illegal camp in Indian territory.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,211

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
977

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The episode begins with Al Swearengen studying the gold nugget brought to him by Trixie. What bad news does Al learn when he later meets with a federal magistrate from Yankton regarding the annexation of Deadwood? Hint

Prostitution will be illegal after annexation

A tough new U.S. Marshall has been assigned to Deadwood

Federal regulators will closely monitor Al's businesses

There is a warrant for his arrest for a murder in Chicago

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does one of E.B. Farnum's hotel employees find in the laundry? Hint

A letter from Wild Bill Hickok to his wife

A warrant for the arrest of Al Swearengen

A map to a secret gold claim

A pouch of gold dust

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bella Union employees Eddie Sawyer and Joanie Stubbs remain disturbed about the brutal executions of Miles and Flora. Where does Joanie see the dress that Flora had worn? Hint

On the floor beside Cy Tolliver's bed

On another prostitute

In a muddy pig sty

In her closet

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Question 4 of 10

4. What type of business did Charlie Utter start? Hint

Livery stable and blacksmith

Freight and Postal Delivery

Grocery store

Clothing store

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Question 5 of 10

5. Al Swearengen calls a meeting at the Gem Saloon and invites the prominent citizens for the purpose of forming a town government. Who becomes Deadwood's first mayor? Hint

Al Swearengen

E.B. Farnum

Dan Dority

Sol Star

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Question 6 of 10

6. What position in the new Deadwood government is given to Seth Bullock? Hint

Health commissioner

Marshall

Sheriff

Fire commissioner

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is different about Charlie Utter's appearance that has him asking several people if he looks stupid? Hint

He's wearing a frock coat

He's wearing a new hat from back East

He shaved his beard

He received two black eyes in a fight

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dan Dority is persistent in interrupting Al Swearengen during an important meeting. What is the subject of his information? Hint

Gold

Federal regulators

Piano

A fight

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sol makes a social call on Trixie at the Gem. How does she respond to Sol's efforts? Hint

She tells Al who has Dan beat poor Sol

She gives him a discount

She discourages his romantic advances

She agrees to go live with him

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Question 10 of 10

10. What unnerving news does Seth Bullock give to Alma Garrett? Hint

Her dead husband has an illegitimate child

There is a plot to kill her for her gold

His wife and son are moving to Deadwood

The authorities want to take the orphan girl from her

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: There is a warrant for his arrest for a murder in Chicago

The magistrate also suggested that a steady stream of bribes would help grease the wheels of progress. He quoted Al the sum of $5000 to take care of the murder warrant.

2. What does one of E.B. Farnum's hotel employees find in the laundry?

Answer: A letter from Wild Bill Hickok to his wife

E.B. takes the letter that was written only hours before Hickok's death, and after berating his employee, slips it into his pocket for further evaluation.

3. Bella Union employees Eddie Sawyer and Joanie Stubbs remain disturbed about the brutal executions of Miles and Flora. Where does Joanie see the dress that Flora had worn?

Answer: In a muddy pig sty

For a fee, the Chinaman Wu's pigs are available for dead body disposal.

4. What type of business did Charlie Utter start?

Answer: Freight and Postal Delivery

He also is to serve Deadwood as its fire commissioner.

5. Al Swearengen calls a meeting at the Gem Saloon and invites the prominent citizens for the purpose of forming a town government. Who becomes Deadwood's first mayor?

Answer: E.B. Farnum

E.B. quickly volunteered to be mayor, and there was no opposition at the time. The citizens' council may soon regret this action.

6. What position in the new Deadwood government is given to Seth Bullock?

Answer: Health commissioner

Seth volunteered to be health commissioner because he did not want to become sheriff.

7. What is different about Charlie Utter's appearance that has him asking several people if he looks stupid?

Answer: He's wearing a frock coat

Charlie is proud of the opening of his new freight and postal business and wants to look the part of a successful businessman. Unfortunately, poor Charlie is very uncomfortable in a suit.

8. Dan Dority is persistent in interrupting Al Swearengen during an important meeting. What is the subject of his information?

Answer: Piano

Dan is excited about the arrival of a piano for the saloon and risks the wrath of Al Swearengen to tell him. Al is much less enthusiastic because people listening to the music and singing are not spending money on liquor, women and gambling.

9. Sol makes a social call on Trixie at the Gem. How does she respond to Sol's efforts?

Answer: She discourages his romantic advances

The kindly prostitute tells Sol, "I don't what I can't have".

10. What unnerving news does Seth Bullock give to Alma Garrett?

Answer: His wife and son are moving to Deadwood

Seth's news puts a damper on an obvious mutual attraction between he and the beautiful widow. He give a small consolation that his wife is the widow of his dead brother, who is also the father of the boy.

Source: Author rblayer

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