1. Born Creighton Chaney, our hero adopted the screen name "Lon Chaney, Jr." (often credited merely as "Lon Chaney") at the behest of studio execs. Most of his early films did not benefit from this sobriquet, however. Which of these is NOT one of Chaney's forgettable films from the 1930s? The Lawless Nineties Undersea Kingdom Ace Drummond The Singing Cowboy

2. Chaney's first real success came with a 1939 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel "Of Mice and Men". What role did Chaney play in this film? Lennie Small Tom Joad George Milton Preacher Casey

3. Though his role in "Of Mice and Men" remained his favorite throughout his career, Chaney is probably best known as the title character in Universal Studios 1941 film, "The Wolf Man". What was the name of Chaney's character therein? Lawrence Talbot Edward Van Sloan David Manners Dwight Frye

4. The Wolf Man's condition came through no fault of his own--he was cursed to become a monster in the light of the full moon after being bitten by a werewolf. What horror icon played the werewolf who so afflicted Chaney's character? John Carradine Vincent Price Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi

5. After Chaney's success in "The Wolf Man", Universal would utilize his talents in a long run of horror films. Chaney took up the vampiric mantle in 1942's "Son of Dracula". Where was this thriller set? Louisiana Transylvania England North Africa

6. Chaney would also star in three Universal "Mummy" films. Which of these did NOT feature Chaney as Kharis? The Mummy's Ghost The Mummy's Tomb The Mummy's Hand The Mummy's Curse

7. Ever the loyal performer, Chaney also donned the Frankenstein Monster makeup for one performance. In which of these films did Chaney play the mad doctor's creation? House of Frankenstein Son of Frankenstein Ghost of Frankenstein Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

8. Chaney would also star in a run of short thrillers at Universal that did not involve any monstrous makeup or supernatural evocations on his part. The titles of these movies included "The Frozen Ghost" and "Calling Dr. Death". What was the name of this series? Dr. Terror's House of Horrors House of Shadows The Inner Sanctum Night Gallery

9. After Universal got out of the horror film business, Chaney drifted into relative obscurity, taking small roles in major films or larger assignments in low-budget affairs. In which of these classic westerns does Chaney have a small role? The Searchers High Noon Rio Bravo The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

10. Chaney's last role, perhaps fittingly, was a small, nonspeaking part in a low-budget horror film. What opus marked the end to his career? Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter Dracula's Widow Frankenhooker Dracula vs. Frankenstein