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The Men of "Bonanza" Trivia Quiz

Hey "Bonanza" fans! I will tell you the name of the character on "Bonanza" and you tell what their real name is! Have fun! If you like my quiz please rate it.

A multiple-choice quiz by 101frizzle. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
101frizzle

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,431

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
3660

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (7/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 73 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Ben Cartwright and was a reporter for the radio before acting on "Bonanza"? Hint

Pernell Roberts

Michael Landon

Lorne Greene

Dan Blocker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played Adam Cartwright, the son who recited poetry, played the guitar and was usually serious? Hint

Michael Landon

Pernell Roberts

Dan Blocker

Lorne Green

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who portrayed Hoss Cartwright, the big, strong, muscular man who always liked to eat? Hint

Dan Blocker

Lorne Green

Michael Landon

Pernell Roberts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who acted the part of cute, Little Joe Cartwright? Hint

Michael Landon

Pernell Roberts

Lorne Green

Dan Blocker

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Candy Canaday, the handsome guy who was always smiling, happy and wore red and black? Hint

David Canary

Tim Matheson

Mitch Vogel

Parker Stevenson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played Griff King, the cute, blue eyed, curly haired guy? Hint

Tim Matheson

David Canary

Parker Stevenson

Mitch Vogel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who portrayed Jamie Hunter, the red head, who was adopted by the Cartwrights? Hint

Tim Matheson

Mitch Vogel

David Canary

Parker Stevenson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played the role of Roy Coffee? Hint

Bing Russell

Guy Williams

Ray Teal

Victor Sen Yung

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who acted the part of Will Cartwright, Ben's relative? Hint

Guy Williams

Bing Russell

Victor Sen Yung

Ray Teal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who portrayed Hop Sing, the Cartrights' cook? Hint

Victor Sen Yung

Bing Russell

Ray Teal

Guy Williams

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Nov 18 2024 : Guest 70: 7/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 15: 9/10
Nov 12 2024 : Yahma: 6/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 166: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 12: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Ben Cartwright and was a reporter for the radio before acting on "Bonanza"?

Answer: Lorne Greene

Lorne Hyman Greene was born February 12,1915. Before starring on "Bonanza", Greene was a reporter and an announcer for Canadian Broadcasting Company.

2. Who played Adam Cartwright, the son who recited poetry, played the guitar and was usually serious?

Answer: Pernell Roberts

Pernell Elvin Roberts was born on May 18, 1928. Pernell Roberts portrayed the oldest Cartwright son. Pernell Roberts went on to play on "Trapper John".

3. Who portrayed Hoss Cartwright, the big, strong, muscular man who always liked to eat?

Answer: Dan Blocker

Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was born on December 10, 1928. Dan Blocker was Hoss Cartwright, the middle son. Dan Blocker died suddenly at the age of 43, from a lung clot, in May of 1972.

4. Who acted the part of cute, Little Joe Cartwright?

Answer: Michael Landon

Eugene Maurice Orowitz (Michael Landon) was born on October 31, 1936. Little Joe Cartwright was the youngest member of the family. He was regularly pulling pranks and even more frequently falling in love!

5. Who played Candy Canaday, the handsome guy who was always smiling, happy and wore red and black?

Answer: David Canary

David Canary was born on August 25, 1938. David Canary played the Foreman of the Ponderosa ranch. Candy was very close to the Cartwrights, and became involved in many of their adventures.

6. Who played Griff King, the cute, blue eyed, curly haired guy?

Answer: Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson was born on December 31, 1947. Tim Matheson played a guy who was a convict, and knew Candy from before and was Dan Blocker's replacement after he died.

7. Who portrayed Jamie Hunter, the red head, who was adopted by the Cartwrights?

Answer: Mitch Vogel

Mitch Vogel was born January 17, 1956. Mitch Vogel joined the show in 1970 as Jamie Hunter, an orphan taken in by the Cartwrights and later adopted. He went on to play on a few "Little House On The Praire's" with Michael Landon after "Bonanza".

8. Who played the role of Roy Coffee?

Answer: Ray Teal

Ray Teal was born January 12, 1902. He played the sheriff of Virginia City.

9. Who acted the part of Will Cartwright, Ben's relative?

Answer: Guy Williams

Armand Catalano (Guy Williams) was born on January 14, 1924. Guy Williams was to have replaced Pernell Roberts, in the character of Will Cartwright, Ben's lost nephew. Guy Williams also played on "Lost in Space" and "Zorro".

10. Who portrayed Hop Sing, the Cartrights' cook?

Answer: Victor Sen Yung

Victor Sen Yung was born on October 18, 1915. Victor Sen Yung played the Cartwrights' Chinese cook, who always seemed to be chasing Hoss out of the kitchen for stealing food.

Source: Author 101frizzle

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