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"Deadwood" Quotes - No. 3 Trivia Quiz

More "nuggets" from the good citizens of Deadwood.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,229

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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966

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of what was Al Swearengen referring when he said: "Even money, this'll end in a bloodbath"?
Hint

A threatened Indian attack

The growing feud between saloon owners

The pending arrival of Pinkerton agents

Two fighting prostitutes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fill in the blanks with the same word used in this quote by Alma Garrett: "Is the technical term _______? It's a _________, Mr. Farnum." Hint

Mother lode

Bonanza

Gold strike

Strike it rich

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Question 3 of 10

3. Inquiring about "disposal fees" Al Swearengen asked one of his men to: "Find out how much Tolliver paid Wu." About what type of disposal is he speaking? Hint

Trash

Murder for hire

Sewage

Dead bodies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Seth Bullock stated: "I only raised my hand because I didn't want to be sheriff." To what position was Seth Bullock appointed? Hint

Health Commissioner

Fire chief

U.S. Marshall

City judge

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Question 5 of 10

5. To whom was Eddie Sawyer speaking when he stated: "Did that blood stain get you the special rate?"
Hint

Calamity Jane

Joanie Stubbs

Doc Cochran

Sol Star

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Question 6 of 10

6. In episode 9, who said: "I'd do well in a camp or settlement or township, but that don't make me a camp or settlement or township type." Hint

Dan Dority

Calamity Jane

Charlie Utter

Alma Garrett

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete this Al Swearengen statement: "I'm declaring myself conductor of this meeting as I have the __________."
Hint

Seniority

Most to lose

Biggest saloon in town

Bribe sheet

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Question 8 of 10

8. E.B. Farnum asked: "Anything the mayor should know?" Who replied: "The name of another tailor"? Hint

Alma Garrett

Calamity Jane

Al Swearengen

Sol Star

9. E.W. Merrick and Seth Bullock were passing the Grand Central Hotel, when Merrick commented: "Mr. Farnum's doing a land-office business. Or should I say "Mayor" Farnum." What was Bullock's reply? Hint

"Please don't. It hurts my ears."

"He won't be mayor for long."

"Don't unless you feel like you have to"

"No. I like the name weasel better."

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Question 10 of 10

10. In episode 10, the newly self-appointed Mayor E. B. Farnum laments: "August commencement to my administration, standing stymied outside a saloon..." Why couldn't the mayor enter the Gem? Hint

Al Swearengen was cleaning blood off the floor.

Mr. Wu was conferring with Al Swearengen

The saloon did not open until noon.

The saloon was closed for non-payment of taxes.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of what was Al Swearengen referring when he said: "Even money, this'll end in a bloodbath"?

Answer: The growing feud between saloon owners

In the episode "Mr. Wu", Al Swearengen is force to kill one his own men to repay Mr. Wu for the murder of two of his dope couriers. One of Cy Tolliver's men was also involved in the murders, but Tolliver refused to allow his man to participate in a 'short straw' contest.

2. Fill in the blanks with the same word used in this quote by Alma Garrett: "Is the technical term _______? It's a _________, Mr. Farnum."

Answer: Bonanza

In episode 8, Alma finally discovers what Swearengen and Farnum have known for some time. Her murdered husband's claim is worth a fortune.

3. Inquiring about "disposal fees" Al Swearengen asked one of his men to: "Find out how much Tolliver paid Wu." About what type of disposal is he speaking?

Answer: Dead bodies

In episode 8 we learn the awful fate of the young siblings Flora and Miles. Their bodies were devoured by Wu's pigs.

4. Seth Bullock stated: "I only raised my hand because I didn't want to be sheriff." To what position was Seth Bullock appointed?

Answer: Health Commissioner

In the episode "No Other Sons or Daughters," a Deadwood city government is formed. Former lawman Seth Bullock volunteers as health commissioner.

5. To whom was Eddie Sawyer speaking when he stated: "Did that blood stain get you the special rate?"

Answer: Joanie Stubbs

In episode 10, a special friendship continues between Joanie and Eddie Sawyer. Joanie has left the Bella Union and is staying in the Grand Central hotel. When Eddie pays a visit, he notices blood stains on the floor.

6. In episode 9, who said: "I'd do well in a camp or settlement or township, but that don't make me a camp or settlement or township type."

Answer: Charlie Utter

Charlie Utter had been a long time companion of the slain Wild Bill Hickok. After Bill's murder both Charlie Utter and their other companion, Calamity Jane dealt with their grief in different ways. Jane drank to an excess while Charlie opened a successful seems to be doing well in town with his new freight and postal business.

7. Complete this Al Swearengen statement: "I'm declaring myself conductor of this meeting as I have the __________."

Answer: Bribe sheet

In episode 9, the federal magistrate in nearby Yankton suggested that a local government be set up in Deadwood before it is annexed by the United States. He was careful to give Al a list of all officials that needed to be paid off.

8. E.B. Farnum asked: "Anything the mayor should know?" Who replied: "The name of another tailor"?

Answer: Al Swearengen

In episode 10, Farnum attempts to look the part of a mayor by donning a suit and top hat to drop in the Gem Saloon. Al Swearengen is not impressed with E.B.'s attire.

Answer: "Don't unless you feel like you have to"

Very little democracy was involved in Farnum's appointment as mayor. In episode 10, Al Swearengen calls a meeting to form a local government and E.B. quickly volunteers and is appointed by Swearengen before anyone realized what had happened.

10. In episode 10, the newly self-appointed Mayor E. B. Farnum laments: "August commencement to my administration, standing stymied outside a saloon..." Why couldn't the mayor enter the Gem?

Answer: Mr. Wu was conferring with Al Swearengen

The idea of an Asian entering a saloon was horrifying to the citizens of Deadwood, and caused the immediate, but temporary, closure of the establishment.

Source: Author rblayer

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