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"Gunsmoke" Trivia Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the great TV western, "Gunsmoke".

A multiple-choice quiz by bonanza22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bonanza22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,967

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4171

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 166 (6/10), Guest 158 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did "Gunsmoke" first air on television? Hint

1953

1960

1957

1955

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Chester's brother? Hint

Bailey

Festus

Magnus

Ben

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the main street in Dodge? Hint

Front Street

First Street

Main Street

Dodge Street

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Question 4 of 10

4. The character of Kitty was on the show for the entire run.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Doc's first name? Hint

George

Gilbert

Godfrey

Galen

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was the name of the hotel the Long Branch?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is true of Chester? Hint

He was deaf in one ear.

None of these.

He was missing a finger.

He walked with a limp.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Was "Gunsmoke" always an hour long?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Besides being a deputy, what job did Newley O'Brien have? Hint

Blacksmith

Gunsmith

Bartender

Shopkeeper

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the bartender throughout most of the series? Hint

Tom

Sam

Brad

Ben

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 166: 6/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 158: 10/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did "Gunsmoke" first air on television?

Answer: 1955

The first episode of "Gunsmoke" was introduced by legendary movie actor John Wayne.

2. What was the name of Chester's brother?

Answer: Magnus

Magnus appeared in the Christmas episode called "Magnus" in the first season. Chester did mention him a couple of times after that also.

3. What was the name of the main street in Dodge?

Answer: Front Street

The hotel, the Long Branch Saloon, Doc's office, and the jail were all on this street.

4. The character of Kitty was on the show for the entire run.

Answer: False

Kitty's character left Dodge before the very last season. In the movie "Return to Dodge" there are flashbacks showing why she left.

5. What was Doc's first name?

Answer: Galen

On the sign outside of Doc's office it said "G. Adams". His first name isn't mentioned that often. Doc was played by Milburn Stone.

6. Was the name of the hotel the Long Branch?

Answer: No

The Long Branch was the saloon that Kitty owned. The hotel was called the Dodge House.

7. Which of these is true of Chester?

Answer: He walked with a limp.

Chester walks with a limp. It is assumed that his injury was from the Civil War. Chester was played by Dennis Weaver.

8. Was "Gunsmoke" always an hour long?

Answer: No

The show was a half hour until season seven when it began to be a full hour.

9. Besides being a deputy, what job did Newley O'Brien have?

Answer: Gunsmith

Newley was played by Buck Taylor. In "Return to Dodge", the first "Gunsmoke" movie, Newley was the marshall of Dodge.

10. What was the name of the bartender throughout most of the series?

Answer: Sam

Sam was played by Glenn Strange.

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Source: Author bonanza22

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