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Quiz about All about Hopalong Cassidy
Quiz about All about Hopalong Cassidy

All about Hopalong Cassidy Trivia Quiz


Hopalong Cassidy is one of the original cowboy heroes. This quiz covers the basic facts about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by DaMoopies. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
DaMoopies
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,047
Updated
Jan 09 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
264
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who created Hopalong Cassidy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who became most famous for portraying Hopalong Cassidy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the name of Hopalong Cassidy's horse? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Hopalong Cassidy had many friends. Which of these was NOT one of Hoppy's compadres? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of the company that controlled the television rights to Hopalong Cassidy's films? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A Hopalong Cassidy amusement park opened in Los Angeles in 1951. What was it called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Although not the creator, which well known western author wrote four Hopalong Cassidy novels? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Hopalong Cassidy is mentioned in what favorite Christmas song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the ranch Hopalong Cassidy called home sweet home? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. True or False? William Boyd refused to let the character of Hopalong Cassidy be licensed because he thought it "takes advantage of the children".



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who created Hopalong Cassidy?

Answer: Clarence E. Mulford

Clarence E. Mulford created an anti-hero in the books. He drank, swore, and was quite dangerous. On screen he was a paragon of virtue and a role model for children.
2. Who became most famous for portraying Hopalong Cassidy?

Answer: William Boyd

William Boyd played Hoppy in many films. When television began, he purchased the rights to his films and licensed them to TV stations, setting the stage for the golden age of the TV western.
3. What was the name of Hopalong Cassidy's horse?

Answer: Topper

Topper was Hoppy's horse. In a brilliant move, his horse was white, making it easy to see Hoppy during the often crowded horseback fighting scenes.
4. Hopalong Cassidy had many friends. Which of these was NOT one of Hoppy's compadres?

Answer: Sleepy

Another of Hoppy's pals was "Windy", who later became better known as "Gabby" Hayes.
5. What was the name of the company that controlled the television rights to Hopalong Cassidy's films?

Answer: U.S. Television Office

It was the non-inspired U.S Television Office. By the mid-1960s, Hopalong had disappeared from television.
6. A Hopalong Cassidy amusement park opened in Los Angeles in 1951. What was it called?

Answer: Hoppyland

Despite personal appearances by William Boyd, it only lasted about three years.
7. Although not the creator, which well known western author wrote four Hopalong Cassidy novels?

Answer: Louis L'Amour

The Louis L'Amour books remain in print. The others are western authors, but did not write Hoppy books.
8. Hopalong Cassidy is mentioned in what favorite Christmas song?

Answer: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

"A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots". That's the wish of Barney and Ben.
9. What was the name of the ranch Hopalong Cassidy called home sweet home?

Answer: Bar 20

Hoppy lived at the Bar 20, but traveled far and wide. He even went to the Middle East!
10. True or False? William Boyd refused to let the character of Hopalong Cassidy be licensed because he thought it "takes advantage of the children".

Answer: False

William Boyd was one of the first to realize the potential of licensing a character. Toys, clothes, lunchboxes and even soap were just some of the Hoppy merchandise available.
Source: Author DaMoopies

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