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  Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins   great trivia quiz  
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"Who was that masked man"? was a question heard in the old BW televison series "The Lone Ranger". Here is a quick quiz on the beginnings of the masked man we baby boomers came to know as The Lone Ranger.
Average, 10 Qns, 57wordsmith, Dec 22 09
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  That Right, Kemo Sabe   top quiz  
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How much do you know about the early TV western "The Lone Ranger"? Test your knowledge of "The Lone Ranger" trivial trivia.
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  'Lone Ranger' Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
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How much do you know about the masked rider of the plains? Have lots of fun!
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Lone Ranger Trivia Questions
1. How many seasons did original episodes of "The Lone Ranger" air on TV?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: 5

Although "The Lone Ranger" was broadcast from 1949-57, only five seasons contained new episodes. For three years, reruns were aired.

2. From what group of organized lawmen did the Lone Ranger come?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: Texas Rangers

The Lone Ranger was the only surviving Texas Ranger from an ambush set up by the Cavendish gang, therefore making him a lone ranger. Six rangers were shot, and six graves dug, so everyone would think he had been killed. Good thing Tonto came along to nurse the wounded ranger to health or all those graves would have been filled.

3. What did Tonto call the the Lone Ranger?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: Kemo Sabe

4. To which Native American tribe did Tonto belong?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: Potawatomi

It is alleged that producer George Trendle decided to present Tonto as a Potawatomi since Trendle was originally from Michigan where this tribe is indigenous. If so, what Tonto was doing in Texas was never explained.

5. Tonto, The Lone Ranger's trusted Indian companion, found The Lone Ranger in a canyon, wounded, nearly dead from an ambush. Why had Tonto come to the canyon?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: he was hunting

Tonto came riding into the canyon because he was hunting, when he came across the ambushed Texas Rangers. The wounded ranger's name was Reid, who became The Lone Ranger.

6. What is the name of the Lone Ranger's arch enemy?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: Butch Cavendish

The leader of the notorious gang that ambushed the ranger's

7. The first outlaw that the Lone Ranger pursued was Butch Cavendish who's gang ambushed the Texas Rangers and killed all but the Lone Ranger. Don't get 'weird' about this question, but what was the name of the actor that played Butch Cavendish?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: Glenn Strange

George Glenn Strange was a strapping 6'5" tall and worked as a real-life cowboy, a deputy sheriff and a rodeo performer before deciding on an acting career. He was of Irish and Cherokee heritage. Beside performing in many westerns, he portrayed the Frankenstein monster in two movies in the mid-forties. He died in 1973 at age 74.

8. As Tonto examined the wounded man, he exclaimed "You are Kemo Sabe". How did Tonto know this man was Kemo Sabe?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: he was wearing a necklace that had once been Tonto's ring

Apparently, as the storyline goes, Tonto's family had been all killed when he was a boy. The Lone Ranger, also a boy at the time, discovered them and nursed Tonto back to health. Tonto gave him his ring as a token of friendship. The Lone Ranger had taken it and wore it as a necklace. As for the meaning of Kemo Sabe? Tonto said, "You are Kemo Sabe--trusted scout". Although later Kemo Sabe came to be also known as "trusted friend".

9. Whar kind of bullets did the Lone Ranger use?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: silver

When people saw the silver bullets they knew he was the Lone Ranger.

10. Tonto often called the Lone Ranger "Kemo Sabe" meaning, by a consensus of opinion, Trusty Scout or Faithful Friend. What does the name "Tonto" mean in his character's native language?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: Wild

It is often misunderstood that "Tonto" means idiot or fool. This is true translated in Spanish, but in Potawatomi language, it means "Wild Man."

11. The Lone Ranger once he was nursed to health decided to avenge the deaths of the rangers. He would wear a disguise so the outlaws would not know his identity. From what was the mask made?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: the vest of The Lone Ranger's dead brother

The auidence never got a good look at The Lone Ranger's face since it was covered partly with a bandana as his face healed from a wound received in the ambush. There were a lot of side shots until Tonto suggests the disguise be a mask, and The Lone Ranger wants it made from his brother's vest. He considered his dead brother to have been "one of the bravest men he had known".

12. What was the name he gave his horse?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: Silver

Who could forget his great white horse Silver!

13. Where did the Lone Ranger get the silver to make his symbolic bullets?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: a silver mine

He was co-owner with his brother, Dan Reid, of a silver mine whose location was kept secret. When his brother was killed in the ambush, the Lone Ranger became the sole owner. For a percentage of profit, he hired a retired Texas Ranger to work the mine, refine the ore and make bullets. The Lone Ranger never accepted rewards; first of all on general principles and also because he had enough income from the silver mine that he didn't need to.

14. The Lone Ranger vows he will bring in 100 lawbreakers for every member of the gang who ambushed him and his men. He also vows when he finds these lawbreakers he will shoot to ____.

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: wound

The Lone Ranger vows he will shoot to wound not to kill because he wants the law to decide the fate of the lawbreakers. His intent was to stop them in their tracks and bring them to justice.

15. In the 1956 movie, what did white men who were outlaws disguise themselves as?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: indians

16. The Lone Ranger was in the same group of Texas Rangers in which his brother, Dan Reid, served. What rank did Dan Reid hold in the Rangers?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: Captain

Not much is revealed about Captain Reid other than he is the brother of the only Ranger that survives an ambush. Played by actor Chuck Courtney, he is the Ranger that believes Cavendish's henchman, Collins, who says Cavendish cheated him and he wants revenge. Reid leads the six Rangers who follow Collins into the ambuscade in a blind canyon. Dan and four other Rangers are killed. Captain Reid left behind his wife Linda and a baby boy.

17. The Lone Ranger had a disguise, a faithful companion, and now he needed a horse. He found one, but it was about to be attacked by what animal?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: a buffalo

Really, it was a buffalo. He and Tonto shot the charging buffalo and then nursed the wounded horse back to health. When it recovered The Lone Ranger released it, saying it should be free if it wanted its freedom, but it stuck around. Tonto said it was a beautiful horse, like silver white on a mountain with snow. That's how Silver got his name. Tonto is now credited with both the disguise and The Lone Ranger's horse.

18. Finish this line from the opening theme to the show: 'The Lone Ranger _____ _____!'

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: rides again

19. Out of all the TV episodes, how many outlaws did the Lone Ranger kill?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: none

The Lone Ranger made it a creed not to shoot unless absolutely necessary and then only to wound and not kill. True to his word, he never mortally wounded a criminal. He pursued, captured and turned them over to a representative of law enforcement, preferring that the legal system deal with them.

20. From what did the Lone Ranger make his mask to hide his identity?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: his brother's vest

According to Clayton Moore, the actual masks used in the series were made from plaster molds with felt applied on the outside of them. Purple felt was actually used in the days of black and white television.

21. On the show, the actors were known as The Lone Ranger and Tonto. What were the names of the actors who played them?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels

Clayton Moore was replaced by John Hart for one season during the television series, due to a dispute Moore had with his contract. Jay Silverheels played Tonto through the length of the television series.

22. Who replaced Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger for two years?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: John Hart

He played the Ranger for two years, 1952 and 1953.

23. In the first three-part TV episode, the Lone Ranger's brother, Dan Reid, was ambushed along with five other Texas Rangers by Butch Cavendish and his gang who were trying to take over what town?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: Colby

After rescuing the kidnapped Sheriff Taylor and Doc Drummond, the Lone Ranger learns from them that Cavendish has been disposing of the most important men in the town of Colby (I guess you have to start somewhere) and substituting his gang members in their places. The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Taylor gradually round up the rest of the Cavendish gang. When Cavendish sees there is no hope left for him, he flees. The Lone Ranger pursues the escaping Cavendish and has one final showdown with his brother's killer. And true to his vow, he doesn't kill Cavendish, he shoots the gun from his hand and turns him over to the sheriff for trial.

24. What was the first episode called with Moore back in the saddle as the Ranger?

From Quiz 'Lone Ranger' Trivia

Answer: The Fugitive

25. Clayton Moore, who portrayed the TV Lone Ranger in all but one season's episodes, was legally prevented from wearing what part of the Lone Ranger's costume when making public appearances in character?

From Quiz That Right, Kemo Sabe

Answer: the mask

Born in the Chicago area in 1914, Moore started out as a circus acrobat and aerialist. After that he moved to New York and worked as a male model. In 1938 he migrated to Hollywood where he found work as a stuntman and bit player. A variety of reasons are given as to why Moore opted out of the 1953 filming season of "The Lone Ranger" and actor John Hart assumed the role. A salary dispute is the reason most given, but Moore returned in 1954 to again bring TV outlaws to justice. Well after the Lone Ranger ended on TV, Moore continued to make public appearances in character. Legally forbidden to wear the iconic black mask, he donned an pair of wrap-around sunglasses during these performances. Moore passed away in 1999 at age 85.

26. What was the name of the famous piece of music used to open and close the show?

From Quiz Hi Ho! The Lone Ranger Begins

Answer: "The William Tell Overture"

Yes, who can forget that famous overture? As far as William Tell goes, there is some dispute as to whether he really existed or not. He might have been a compilation of legends and stories, much like Robin Hood and King Arthur. No matter if William Tell was real or not, he sure had a decent theme song.

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