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The Rifleman Trivia Quiz

The "Rifleman" was one of the great Western TV shows ever. It ran from 1958 to 1963 and had many great actors guest star. Have fun.

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

Author
wilco_usa

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,450

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3801

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (4/10), Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Rifleman" was named Lucas McCain. What was his son's name? Hint

Tom

Johnny

Mark

Buddy

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first few episodes of the show, what great film director wrote and directed the "Rifleman?" Hint

Alfred Hitchcock

John Huston

Sam Peckinpah

Walter Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the town and state that the Rifleman lived in? Hint

North Fork, New Mexico

North Fork, Texas

North Fork, Wyoming

Silver Springs, Colorado

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mark attended the North Fork School. What was the name of his teacher? Hint

Miss Lou Mallory

Miss Millie Scott

Miss Hattie Denton

Miss Adele Adams

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Question 5 of 10

5. The "Rifleman" had not only a great cast, but a Who's Who of guest stars. Which of these actors appeared on the show. Hint

All of these

John Anderson

Jack Elam

Dennis Hopper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lucas had a good friend who eventually became Marshal. What was his name? Hint

Nils Svenson

Michah Torrance

Sam Stockard

Johnny Clover

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Question 7 of 10

7. After Mrs. McCain died, Lucas could not stand to stay at their ranch. What state was this ranch located? Hint

Texas

Oklahoma

Wyoming

Colorado

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Mrs. McCain's name? Hint

Margaret

Millie

Lou

Jenny

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who had a chance to save Mrs. McCain and never came back with help? Hint

Oat Jackford

Johnny Clover

Nils Svenson

Sam Gibbs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first woman in North Fork to wear Bloomers (a type of baggy pants)? Hint

Adele Adams

Millie Scott

Lou Mallory

Hattie Denton

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Dec 17 2024 : Guest 72: 4/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Dec 07 2024 : Guest 67: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Rifleman" was named Lucas McCain. What was his son's name?

Answer: Mark

Johnny Crawford played Mark McCain. Johnny Crawford received an Emmy nomination for his role of Mark McCain. He was also an original Mouseketeer. Johnny Crawford appeared in over 250 TV episodes, and 15 movies. Johnny was a fine singer and signed a record deal with Del-Fi Records. He had five hit songs and four top forty albums in the 1960's.

2. In the first few episodes of the show, what great film director wrote and directed the "Rifleman?"

Answer: Sam Peckinpah

Yes the great Sam Peckinpah directed early episodes of the "Rifleman." He also directed "The Wild Bunch", "Straw Dogs", "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid" and the "Osterman Weekend."

3. What was the town and state that the Rifleman lived in?

Answer: North Fork, New Mexico

Lucas and Mark moved from Oklahoma, shortly after Margaret died. They saved all their money to buy the ranch in North Fork, New Mexico (prior to it being a state).

4. Mark attended the North Fork School. What was the name of his teacher?

Answer: Miss Adele Adams

Mark's teacher was Miss Adams. She was a great teacher and encouraged her students to explore creative interests. Miss Adele Adams even encouraged one student (played by Dennie Hopper) to be an artisit and helped him to get into art school out east. Miss Lou Mallory was the inn keeper, Miss Hattie Denton and Miss Millie Scott ran the general store (in different seasons of the show).

5. The "Rifleman" had not only a great cast, but a Who's Who of guest stars. Which of these actors appeared on the show.

Answer: All of these

Jack Elam, John Anderson, and Dennis Hopper were all on the show more than once. Sammy Davis, Michael Landon,John Carradine also guest starred, along with many others.

6. Lucas had a good friend who eventually became Marshal. What was his name?

Answer: Michah Torrance

Michah Torrance was the Marshal of North Fork. Michah had previously been a Marshall but was shot in his drawing hand. That is why Michah always used a shotgun. Michah felt sorry for himself and became an alcoholic. Lucas helped Michah get his confidence back. When the Marshal of North Fork was shot in the back and killed, Michah took the job.

7. After Mrs. McCain died, Lucas could not stand to stay at their ranch. What state was this ranch located?

Answer: Oklahoma

Lucas and Mark moved from Oklahoma. They found a ranch just outside of North Fork, New Mexico that was very similiar to their ranch in Oklahoma.

8. What was Mrs. McCain's name?

Answer: Margaret

Margaret was Mrs. McCain's name. She became ill and died when they lived in Oklahoma.

9. Who had a chance to save Mrs. McCain and never came back with help?

Answer: Sam Gibbs

From episode #167 "Old Man Running", Margaret McCain's father Sam Gibbs had a chance to save her but he used the money to buy alcohol instead of medicine. Lucas never forgave him, but Mark did.

10. Who was the first woman in North Fork to wear Bloomers (a type of baggy pants)?

Answer: Hattie Denton

This episode of the show focused on women's right to vote. Lucas was very much against women voting until Miss Adams brought he and Mark some literature. Because of her belief in women's right to vote, some of townspeople tried to to force Miss Adams to leave North Fork. Mark read the literature and asked Lucas "Pa, wouldn't you have wanted Ma to vote?" Lucas softened his positioned and responded "I'll have to read up on that."

Source: Author wilco_usa

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