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John Wayne's "Rooster Cogburn" Quiz

This lively, comedic western had the ability to keep you smiling throughout most of the film. Two unique characters, portrayed by two of Hollywood's greatest stars, made this a movie that could be watched over and over. Let's see what you can remember.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,611

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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637

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Question 1 of 10

1. Katharine Hepburn took a break from her dramatic roles to star in this light-hearted western. What was the name of her character? Hint

Ellie Goddard

Eula Goodnight

Emma Godboldt

Edna Gordon

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Question 2 of 10

2. This was the last movie by which highly esteemed producer, who had also produced the classic movies "Casablanca (1942) and "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)? Hint

John Ford

Hal B. Wallis

George Lucas

Raymond Chow

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the most exciting scenes in this movie involved crossing what type of obstacle? Hint

Tar pit

Deep canyon

Raging river

Frozen pond

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the response from Hepburn's character when Rooster asked her age? Hint

"Why Rooster, are you professing an interest in me?"

"A gentleman never asks a lady her age."

"Shall we say it has already struck midnight?"

"That's your whiskey talking again."

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Question 5 of 10

5. The gang that was being chased had stolen a shipment of something that Rooster was bound and determined to get. What did that shipment consist of? Hint

Diamonds

Gold

Nitroglycerin

Dynamite

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the Chinese man who owned the general store that Rooster lived in the back of? Hint

Charlie Chan

Li Pang

Chuck Woo

Chen Lee

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Rooster Cogburn's real first name? Hint

John

Reuben

Duke

Rooster

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the young Native-American boy who accompanied Wayne and Hepburn throughout the movie? Hint

Hawk

Wolf

Breed

Junior

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rooster Cogburn rode a beautiful black stallion that he called Beau.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the movie, John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn's characters got married.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Katharine Hepburn took a break from her dramatic roles to star in this light-hearted western. What was the name of her character?

Answer: Eula Goodnight

Hepburn's character was Eula Goodnight, the spinster daughter of a preacher. While living in Indian Territory a ruthless gang of thieves killed her father. Eula teamed up with Marshall Rooster Cogburn, whose drinking and reputation for ignoring the rules had caused him to lose his badge. They joined forces to hunt the criminals down, each for their own reasons.

2. This was the last movie by which highly esteemed producer, who had also produced the classic movies "Casablanca (1942) and "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)?

Answer: Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis produced over 400 movies in a career that lasted for over 50 years. His movies were nominated 16 times for an Academy Award for Best Picture and eight times for a Golden Globe for Best Picture. He was also the producer of "True Grit" (1969).

3. One of the most exciting scenes in this movie involved crossing what type of obstacle?

Answer: Raging river

The dangerous river crossing in this movie was exciting and visually beautiful. The movie was filmed in Deschutes County, in the center of the beautiful state of Oregon. Some outtakes were filmed in Smith Rock State Park, and the unforgettable river scenes were filmed on the aptly named Rogue River.

4. What was the response from Hepburn's character when Rooster asked her age?

Answer: "Shall we say it has already struck midnight?"

Both characters in the movie were well aware of their age and comments were made throughout the movie about that fact. Both characters seemed to acknowledge that they were fated to live their lives alone.

5. The gang that was being chased had stolen a shipment of something that Rooster was bound and determined to get. What did that shipment consist of?

Answer: Nitroglycerin

The murderous gang had stolen a shipment of nitroglycerin with plans to rob a bank. At the climax of the movie the nitroglycerin was blown up, the gang died in a shootout and justice for Eula Goodnight was achieved.

6. What was the name of the Chinese man who owned the general store that Rooster lived in the back of?

Answer: Chen Lee

Chen Lee was Rooster's friend as well as his landlord and roommate. When Rooster stopped by for provisions Chen Lee admonished him to keep his gun in his holster, as there would be no shooting inside. This character was played by actor Tommy Lee.

7. What was Rooster Cogburn's real first name?

Answer: Reuben

Eula refused to call him Rooster and called him Reuben throughout the whole movie, which irritated the cantankerous old sheriff to no end.

8. What was the name of the young Native-American boy who accompanied Wayne and Hepburn throughout the movie?

Answer: Wolf

Richard Romancito played the orphan Native-American boy called Wolf. While he had very few lines in the movie, his relationship with Hepburn's character brought out the softer side of the old spinster. Romancito's next movie was "Nightwing" (1979) a vampire movie in New Mexico, where he played another Native-American character.

9. Rooster Cogburn rode a beautiful black stallion that he called Beau.

Answer: False

John Wayne used a dark chestnut sorrel in this movie. He had favorites that he used in multiple movies. None of them were black stallions.

10. At the end of the movie, John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn's characters got married.

Answer: False

While the chemistry between the characters was evident, there was no romance in their relationship, just friendship. This statement is definitely false.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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