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"Bonanza" -- The Quiz!

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Introduction:
"It is my hope to write a series of quizzes about this classic television western. "Bonanza" has a cult following and I am hoping to "rope" them in to Quizzyland. Let's start with the basics..."


1. "Bonanza" held the distinction of being the first what?
    Television series featuring a single father
    Western television series
    Color television series
    Television show sponsored by Chevrolet


2. What happened at the end of the sixth season of "Bonanza", which most fans still mourn to this day?
    All of these
    Little Joe got married
    Pernell Roberts left the show
    Dan Blocker died


3. It is undisputed that Ben Cartwright was a widower, but how many times was he widowed?
    4
    2
    3
    1


4. What was the name the Cartwrights gave to their ranch?
    Answer: (1 or 2 words; with or without the word "the".)


5. What was the name of the town the Cartwrights visited most often on the show?
    Reno
    Virginia City
    Washoe
    Lake Tahoe


6. What was the name of the major body of water that bordered the Cartwright ranch?
    Answer: (Two words. A Lake.)


7. On May 13, 1972, one of the show's main characters died in real life. Whose death signaled the beginning of the end for "Bonanza"?
    Dan Blocker
    Michael Landon
    Lorne Greene
    Pernell Roberts


8. Three of the original cast members of "Bonanza" went on to star in other, successful television series. Which one of those shown below is incorrect?
    Michael Landon - "Little House on the Prairie."
    Pernell Roberts -- "Trapper John, M.D."
    Lorne Greene -- "Battlestar Galactica."
    Dan Blocker -- "Highway to Heaven."


9. The Cartwrights had a very trusted manservant. What was his name?
    Answer: (Two Words)


10. All of the main cast members were engaged to be married at one time or another during the show, however, only one actual wedding took place. Who was the only Cartwright to get married during the series' run?
    Adam
    Little Joe
    Ben
    Hoss


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